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New London School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,122 students in New London School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Connecticut.
Public Elementary Schools in New London School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
9 Schools
776 Schools
# Students
2,848 Students
329,376 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
27,916 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
New London School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Graduation Rate
79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
# American Indian Students
13 Students
826 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
17,267 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,637 Students
100,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
31%
# Black Students
470 Students
41,734 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
362 Students
152,258 Students
% White Students
13%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
322 Students
15,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,882
# Students in K Grade:
156
33,935
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
31,112
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
32,158
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
1,707
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
1,550
# Students in 11th Grade:
142
1,418
# Students in 12th Grade:
165
1,332
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $43,593 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,821 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 65% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,593
$26,037
Spending / Student
$42,821
$25,109
Best New London School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
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
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
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
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #77.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
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
| 349 students
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