Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gallup Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallup Hill School's student population of 636 students has grown by 103% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 155% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gallup Hill School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallup Hill School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup Hill School's ranking?
Gallup Hill School is ranked #466 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Gallup Hill School?
636 students attend Gallup Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gallup Hill School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallup Hill School?
Gallup Hill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gallup Hill School offer ?
Gallup Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallup Hill School part of?
Gallup Hill School is part of Ledyard School District.
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