Juliet W. Long School

gfsjwl.ledyard.net

273 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The Juliet W. Long School, located in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within the Ledyard Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its younger students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining a strong sense of community within the Ledyard area.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and active participants in their own education. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards, dedicated faculty, and an emphasis on family-school partnerships, Juliet W. Long School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a hub for early childhood learning, providing resources and information through their official website to ensure families remain well-connected to the academic and extracurricular life of the campus.

273

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juliet W. Long School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	38
Black	13
Asian	17
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
188 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (13.9 %)
Asian
17 (6.2 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)
Black
13 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ledyard School District
Phone:	(860)464-2780
Website:	http://gfsjwl.ledyard.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 93