Top Rankings
New London School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,021 students in New London School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in New London School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
3,021 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
New London School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,670 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
29%
# Black Students
517 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
403 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
14%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
367 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
212
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
291
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
260
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
285
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
244
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $41,096 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,369 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,096
$25,998
Spending / Student
$40,369
$25,071
Best New London School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 Jefferson Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
New London High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
490 Jefferson Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #88.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New London School District?
New London School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,021 students.
What is the rank of New London School District?
New London School District is ranked #190 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New London School District?
55% of New London School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New London School District?
New London School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is New London School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,369 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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