- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Juliet W. Long School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 090216000399 · Gales Ferry, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ledyard High School (731 students)
Juliet W. Long School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Juliet W. Long School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ledyard High S
Ledyard High School
731 students
- Gallup Hill Sc
Gallup Hill School
592 students
- Ledyard Middle
Ledyard Middle School
535 students
- This school 265
Juliet W. Long School
265 students
- Gales Ferry Sc 195
Gales Ferry School
195 students
What this shows Juliet W. Long School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juliet W. Long School compares
Juliet W. Long School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Ledyard School District reports $20,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.