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New London School District

134 Williams Street
New London, CT 06320
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New London School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,834 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.
51爆料s in New London School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,834 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#192 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
41%
23%
50%
24%
47%
67%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.68
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
59%
31%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
11%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,808 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,032 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,808
$26,157
Spending / Student
$43,032
$25,225

Best New London School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For Middle Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
37 Beech Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6060
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
C.b. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Mercer Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6050
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
New London High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6480
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New London School District?
New London School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,834 students.
What is the rank of New London School District?
New London School District is ranked #191 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New London School District?
59% of New London School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 11% 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 10:1, which is lower 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 $43,032 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,834 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 67% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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