Gildersleeve School

www.portlandctschools.org

290 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Gildersleeve School, located at 575 1/2 Main Street in Portland, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. The school is known for its commitment to high educational standards and its focus on preparing children for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Gildersleeve School prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its student body. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the broader Portland community, the school creates a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources, the Portland Public Schools website serves as a primary hub for ongoing communication and administrative updates.

290

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gildersleeve School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	54
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
209 (72.3 %)
Hispanic
54 (18.7 %)
Two or More
17 (5.9 %)
Black
8 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Portland School District
Phone:	(860)342-0411
Website:	http://www.portlandctschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 2 75

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 99