Juliet W. Long School

1854 Route12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 265 students in grades 3-5, Juliet W. Long School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Juliet W. Long School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Go Colonels!

School Rankings

Juliet W. Long School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juliet W. Long School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#347 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
57%
41%
57%
50%
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
18%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
63%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(22-23)
5.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Juliet W. Long School's ranking?
Juliet W. Long School is ranked #347 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Juliet W. Long School often compared to?
Juliet W. Long Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillie B. Haynes School, Jack Jackter Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Juliet W. Long School?
265 students attend Juliet W. Long School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Juliet W. Long School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juliet W. Long School?
Juliet W. Long School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Juliet W. Long School offer ?
Juliet W. Long School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Juliet W. Long School part of?
Juliet W. Long School is part of Ledyard School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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