Gildersleeve School in Portland, CT

At a glance

Reported students

253

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

02–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut elementary enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

219

Gildersleeve School: 253 reported students.

State peer staffing position

40th percentile

11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 306
Teachers (FTE): 33
Student–teacher ratio: 9.3:1

What the reported data says about Gildersleeve School

Gildersleeve School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–04 in Portland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Portland School District. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.

Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Gildersleeve School

1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 14.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 32.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White71.1%
Hispanic17.8%
Black3.6%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Valley View School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

219 reported students

Brownstone Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

217 reported students

Portland Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

214 reported students

Portland High School

High · Grades 09–12

323 reported students

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Public schools near Gildersleeve School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Valley View School Elementary · Portland School District	PK–01	219	0.9 mi
Macdonough School Elementary · Middletown School District	KG–05	218	2.5 mi
Edna C. Stevens School Elementary · Cromwell School District	PK–02	413	2.7 mi
Woodside Intermediate School Elementary · Cromwell School District	03–05	440	2.9 mi
Lawrence School Elementary · Middletown School District	PK–05	305	3.1 mi
Nayaug Elementary School Elementary · Glastonbury School District	KG–05	533	3.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Gildersleeve School

What grades does Gildersleeve School serve?

Gildersleeve School reports grades 02–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Portland School District.

How many students attend Gildersleeve School?

Gildersleeve School reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Gildersleeve School?

The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 253 students and 21.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Gildersleeve School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Gildersleeve School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Portland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Gildersleeve School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

32.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Gildersleeve School in?

Gildersleeve School is part of Portland School District, based in Portland, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Gildersleeve School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valley View School (0.9 mi), Macdonough School (2.5 mi), Edna C. Stevens School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.