- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New London, CT
Harbor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090282001685
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in New London · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
239 on latest CCD 090282001685 · New London, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 9.2:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New London High School (605 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 elementary schools in New London. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Harbor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New London Hig
New London High School
605 students
- Winthrop Stem
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
449 students
- Nathan Hale Ar
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
445 students
- C.B. Jennings
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
406 students
- Bennie Dover J
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
343 students
- This school 239
Harbor Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Harbor Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Elementary School compares
Harbor Elementary School vs Connecticut and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 132% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 12% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for New London School District reports $28,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in New London
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Standard public school
469 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Standard public school
449 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
445 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Standard public school
406 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Elementary School
How many students attend Harbor Elementary School?
Harbor Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harbor Elementary School?
84.5% of students at Harbor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Elementary School?
Harbor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harbor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in New London, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New London on the city page.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Harbor Elementary School, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.