Melissa Jones School

mjs.guilfordschools.org

285 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

285

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melissa Jones School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	33
Asian	4
Two or More	15

White
233 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.6 %)
Two or More
15 (5.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Guilford School District
Phone:	(203)457-0773
Website:	http://mjs.guilfordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 67