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Gideon Welles School

1029 Neipsic Rd., Glastonbury, CT 06033Glastonbury School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
508
Students
Total enrolled
$26,356
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 84% vs nat'l
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 35% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 508 students in grades 05–06 in Glastonbury, Connecticut.
84% above average funding
District spends $26,356 per pupil, 84% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gideon Welles School is a large middle in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving grades 05–06 with 508 students. The district invests $26,356 per student — 84% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Gideon Welles School

508
Total Students
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution275 male · 233 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 59 students
Student Composition
15%
64%
12%
Asian15%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090162000279

Academic Outcomes at Gideon Welles School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06033

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,356Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,356
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,597
Student Support$5,008
Administration$3,163
Operations$3,953
Other$2,636
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,356 spent per student, an estimated $11,676 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
19%
76%
State government
19.2%
Local (property tax)
76.2%
Federal programs
4.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,356/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nayaug Elementary SchoolHopewell SchoolHebron Avenue SchoolButtonball Lane School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Smith Middle School
↓
High School
Glastonbury High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGlastonbury School District →
Phone: (860)652-7800
NCES ID: 090162000279
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Glastonbury seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Glastonbury School District
High
Glastonbury High School
1,801 students · 09–12
● 57 opp13% FRL
Mid
Smith Middle School
853 students · 06–08
● 57 opp15% FRL
Elem
Nayaug Elementary School
518 students · KG–05
● 45 opp13% FRL
Elem
Hopewell School
470 students · KG–04
● 45 opp6% FRL
Elem
Hebron Avenue School
458 students · KG–05
● 57 opp6% FRL
Elem
Buttonball Lane School
442 students · KG–05
● 57 opp11% FRL
Elem
Naubuc School
436 students · KG–05
● 57 opp30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1029 Neipsic Rd., Glastonbury, CT 06033
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.