Gales Ferry School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gales Ferry School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Gales Ferry School's student population of 231 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gales Ferry School is 0.40, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
77%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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
How many students attend Gales Ferry School?
231 students attend Gales Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gales Ferry School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gales Ferry School?
Gales Ferry School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gales Ferry School offer ?
Gales Ferry School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gales Ferry School part of?
Gales Ferry School is part of Ledyard School District.
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