Gildersleeve School
Gildersleeve School serves 292 students in grades 2-4.
Gildersleeve School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gildersleeve School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gildersleeve School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gildersleeve School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
28%
Black
2%
13%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Gildersleeve School?
292 students attend Gildersleeve School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gildersleeve School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gildersleeve School?
Gildersleeve School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gildersleeve School offer ?
Gildersleeve School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gildersleeve School part of?
Gildersleeve School is part of Portland School District.
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