Top Rankings
Ledyard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,399 students in Ledyard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Ledyard School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
2,399 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ledyard 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.67
# American Indian Students
73 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
295 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
30%
# Black Students
97 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
1,696 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
71%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
157
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
178
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
180
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,364 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,381
$26,037
Spending / Student
$19,364
$25,109
Best Ledyard School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juliet W. Long School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1854 Route12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-2780
Grades: 3-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Ledyard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9600
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 464-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
Gallup Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
169 Gallup Hill Rd.
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 536-9477
Ledyard, CT 06339
(860) 536-9477
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Ledyard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-3188
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-3188
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gales Ferry School
Magnet School
1858 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-7664
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 464-7664
Grades: K-2
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ledyard School District?
Ledyard School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,399 students.
What is the rank of Ledyard School District?
Ledyard School District is ranked #126 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ledyard School District?
71% of Ledyard School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ledyard School District?
Ledyard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Ledyard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,364 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
