- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westport, CT
Long Lots School
Federal NCES profile for Long Lots School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090504001056
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Lots School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Lots School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Lots School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, CT.
School address
District: Westport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090504001056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Long Lots School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 090504001056 · Westport, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 10.4:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples High School (1,629 students)
Long Lots School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Long Lots School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples High S
Staples High School
1,629 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
710 students
- This school 571
Long Lots School
571 students
- Coleytown Midd 484
Coleytown Middle School
484 students
- Coleytown Elem 461
Coleytown Elementary School
461 students
- Green's Farms 460
Green's Farms School
460 students
What this shows Long Lots School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Lots School compares
Long Lots 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,385
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Long Lots School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westport School District reports $28,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Lots School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleytown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green's Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Lots School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Westport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Coleytown Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 11:1 students per teacher
Green's Farms School
Standard public school
460 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
King's Highway Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Saugatuck Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 10.1:1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Lots School
How many students attend Long Lots School?
Long Lots School has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Lots School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Lots School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Lots School?
1.0% of students at Long Lots School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Lots School?
The largest demographic group at Long Lots School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Westport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Lots School?
Long Lots School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Lots School rank among elementary schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Lots School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Westport, 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 Westport on the city page.
What other schools are in Westport School District?
Besides Long Lots School, Westport School District also operates Staples High School (1,629 students), Bedford Middle School (710 students), and Coleytown Middle School (484 students). See the Westport School District district page for the complete list.