MELISSA JONES SCHOOL

Melissa Jones School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Guilford School District school district, located in Guilford, CT with about 292 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Melissa Jones School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Melissa Jones School is a public elementary school located in Guilford, Connecticut, serving students in grades PK through 4. As part of the Guilford Public Schools district, the school is situated in a residential setting on Ledge Hill Road and is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school’s mission emphasizes academic excellence, the development of social-emotional skills, and the cultivation of a lifelong love of learning within a nurturing atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach to education, integrating core curriculum areas—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with specialized programs in art, music, physical education, and library media. Melissa Jones School also places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, encouraging students to be active, empathetic participants in both their school and local environment. Through dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a focus on the "whole child," the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Melissa Jones School at (203) 457-0773 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.