Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Long Meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Long Meadow Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Long Meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Meadow Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Long Meadow Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Long Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Long Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turkey Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Long Meadow Elementary School?
515 students attend Long Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Long Meadow Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Meadow Elementary School?
Long Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Long Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Long Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Meadow Elementary School part of?
Long Meadow Elementary School is part of Regional School District 15.
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