Serving 374 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ledyard Center School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was equal to the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
3%
12%
White
74%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
How many students attend Ledyard Center School?
374 students attend Ledyard Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ledyard Center School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledyard Center School?
Ledyard Center School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ledyard Center School offer ?
Ledyard Center School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ledyard Center School part of?
Ledyard Center School is part of Ledyard School District.
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