- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Melissa Jones School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090180000334 · Guilford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 11.5:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (1,008 students)
Melissa Jones School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Melissa Jones School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
1,008 students
- E. C. Adams Mi
E. C. Adams Middle School
478 students
- A. Baldwin Mid
A. Baldwin Middle School
463 students
- Guilford Lakes 369
Guilford Lakes School
369 students
- This school 265
Melissa Jones School
265 students
- A. W. Cox Scho 255
A. W. Cox School
255 students
What this shows Melissa Jones School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melissa Jones School compares
Melissa Jones 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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 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
District finance for Guilford School District reports $24,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.