Enrollment
265
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gales Ferry, CT
Juliet W. Long School
Federal NCES profile for Juliet W. Long School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090216000399
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juliet W. Long School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gales Ferry · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Juliet W. Long School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juliet W. Long School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gales Ferry, CT.
School address
District: Ledyard School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090216000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juliet W. Long School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Juliet W. Long School
Juliet W. Long School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Connecticut schools and 21% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Gales Ferry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gales Ferry School (195 students): Juliet W. Long School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 10.8:1).
Ledyard School District also operates Ledyard High School (731 students) and Gallup Hill School (592 students) alongside Juliet W. Long School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Juliet W. Long School compares
Juliet W. Long School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 3.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Juliet W. Long School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ledyard School District, which includes Juliet W. Long School.
$19,710
Per student
-17%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Juliet W. Long School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledyard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallup Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ledyard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gales Ferry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juliet W. Long School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Gales Ferry
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Juliet W. Long School
How many students attend Juliet W. Long School?
Juliet W. Long School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gales Ferry, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juliet W. Long School?
The student-teacher ratio at Juliet W. Long School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juliet W. Long School?
13.9% of students at Juliet W. Long School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juliet W. Long School?
The largest demographic group at Juliet W. Long School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Gales Ferry, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juliet W. Long School?
Juliet W. Long School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juliet W. Long School rank among public schools in Gales Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Juliet W. Long School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gales Ferry, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gales Ferry on the city page.
Is Juliet W. Long School a good school?
Juliet W. Long School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ledyard School District?
Besides Juliet W. Long School, Ledyard School District also operates Ledyard High School (731 students), Gallup Hill School (592 students), and Ledyard Middle School (535 students). See the Ledyard School District district page for the complete list.
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