Enrollment
265
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Guilford, CT
Melissa Jones School
Federal NCES profile for Melissa Jones 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 090180000334
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melissa Jones School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Guilford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Melissa Jones School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melissa Jones School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Guilford, CT.
School address
District: Guilford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090180000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melissa Jones School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Melissa Jones School
Melissa Jones School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Guilford, Connecticut, enrolling 265 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Connecticut average.
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 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Guilford's elementary schools, it stands alongside A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students): Melissa Jones School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.5:1 vs 11.3:1).
Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students) and E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students) alongside Melissa Jones 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 Melissa Jones School compares
Melissa Jones 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 71% | 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
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$23,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Melissa Jones School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford School District, which includes Melissa Jones School.
$23,399
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 14.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 Melissa Jones School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. C. Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. Baldwin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guilford Lakes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. W. Cox School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melissa Jones School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Guilford
3 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 (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Melissa Jones School
How many students attend Melissa Jones School?
Melissa Jones School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Guilford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melissa Jones School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melissa Jones School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Melissa Jones School?
10.5% of students at Melissa Jones School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melissa Jones School?
The largest demographic group at Melissa Jones School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Guilford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melissa Jones School?
Melissa Jones 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 Melissa Jones School rank among elementary schools in Guilford?
By Resource Investment Index, Melissa Jones School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Guilford, 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 Guilford on the city page.
Is Melissa Jones School a good school?
Melissa Jones School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Guilford School District?
Besides Melissa Jones School, Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students), E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students), and A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students). See the Guilford School District district page for the complete list.
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