- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, CT
Long Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Long Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090405000803
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Hill School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Hill School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Hill School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Long Hill School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090405000803 · Shelton, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 10.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,308 students)
Long Hill School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Long Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelton High S
Shelton High School
1,308 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
714 students
- Perry Hill Ele
Perry Hill Elementary School
711 students
- Elizabeth Shel 405
Elizabeth Shelton School
405 students
- Mohegan School 325
Mohegan School
325 students
- This school 307
Long Hill School
307 students
What this shows Long Hill School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Hill School compares
Long Hill School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 30% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,407
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
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.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 9.1%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Long Hill School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Shelton School District reports $20,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Shelton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelton
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Shelton School
Standard public school
405 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohegan School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
304 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside School
Standard public school
229 students 12.7:1 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Hill School
How many students attend Long Hill School?
Long Hill School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Hill School is 10.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Long Hill School?
36.0% of students at Long Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Long Hill School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Shelton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Hill School?
Long Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Long Hill School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Hill School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, 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 Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Long Hill School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students), Intermediate School (714 students), and Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.