Enrollment
317
Elementary
DISTRICT 341 · STATE 378
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HEBRON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090201000387
Gilead Hill School
580 Gilead St., Hebron, CT 06248 · (860) 228-9458 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL317 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
56 students
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 68 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 78 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 93 | 29% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Gilead Hill School→Hebron Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Hebron School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gilead Hill School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Hill School this school | 317 | 17.7% | N/A |
| Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School Killingworth | 280 | 18.6% | N/A |
| Hebron Elementary School Hebron | 364 | 16.8% | N/A |
| Essex Elementary School Centerbrook | 307 | 21.2% | N/A |
| Mitchell Elementary School Woodbury | 328 | 19.5% | N/A |
| Mary R. Tisko School Branford | 365 | 17.8% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gilead Hill School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 317 | #403 of 613 | #114 of 163 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #135 of 558 | #37 of 157 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 24.1% | #536 of 560 | #155 of 157 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 17.7% | #489 of 594 | #133 of 163 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.2% | #362 of 378 | #93 of 101 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
317
+24 (+8%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 497
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 10.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 317 | 28.5 | 11.1:1 | 18% (56) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 30 | 11.3:1 | 19% (63) |
| 2022-23 | 345 | 29.5 | 11.7:1 | 17% (60) |
| 2020-21 | 293 | 29 | 10.1:1 | 15% (43) |
| 2017-18 | 321 | 24.5 | 13.1:1 | 7% (23) |
| 2015-16 | 294 | 23 | 12.8:1 | 9% (26) |
| 2010-11 | 470 | 32 | 14.7:1 | 4% (17) |
| 2000-01 | 563 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 497 | 32 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gilead Hill School.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (321 to 317); teachers up 16% (24.5 to 28.5).
About Gilead Hill School
Gilead Hill School is a small elementary school. Its address is in Hebron, Connecticut. The student body numbers 317 students, from pre-K through 2.
Gilead Hill School belongs to Hebron School District, a district of 2 schools and 681 students.
White students make up 87% of enrollment at Gilead Hill School. Smaller groups are 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Capitol Planning Region is roughly 64% White. Gilead Hill School's diversity index is 24%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1 at Gilead Hill School, with 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 1.5 below the 12.6:1 average for elementary schools in Connecticut. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 18%. Among public schools in Capitol Planning Region, the average eligibility rate is 43%.
Capitol Planning Region census figures show that the median household income is $93,394, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 286 public schools in Capitol Planning Region, enrolling about 137,047 students in all.
RHAM Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.4 miles away. Within five miles of Gilead Hill School, there are 5 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal data show an 8% enrollment increase, from 293 in 2020-21 to 317 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 10.1:1 to 11.1:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Gilead Hill School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hebron School District
- Hebron Elementary SchoolElementary · 364 students
Other schools in Hebron
- RHAM High SchoolHigh · 714 students
- Hebron Elementary SchoolElementary · 364 students
- RHAM Middle SchoolMiddle · 352 students
Nearby schools
- RHAM Middle School2.4 mi · 352
- RHAM High School2.4 mi · 714
- Hebron Elementary School3.0 mi · 364
- Andover Elementary School4.2 mi · 239
- Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School4.3 mi · 458
- Bolton High School5.8 mi · 212
Frequently asked questions
About Gilead Hill SchoolHow many students attend Gilead Hill School?
Gilead Hill School enrolls approximately 317 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Gilead Hill School serve?
Gilead Hill School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilead Hill School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gilead Hill School is approximately 11.1:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gilead Hill School?
At Gilead Hill School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Gilead Hill School?
Gilead Hill School is overseen by Hebron School District in Capitol Planning Region.
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