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#665 of 990 schools in CT
Based on limited data
Gales Ferry School
Elementary School · Ledyard School District · Gales Ferry, CT
A Ledyard School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
1858 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gales Ferry School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,121
Median home value
$296,800
Median rent
$1,893/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohegan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Veterans' Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Integrated Day Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Quaker Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ledyard School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gales Ferry School is listed in Ledyard School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gales Ferry School
Gales Ferry School is a public elementary school in Gales Ferry, CT, part of Ledyard School District, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 990 schools in CT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gales Ferry School
What grades does Gales Ferry School serve?
Gales Ferry School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Gales Ferry School?
Gales Ferry School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gales Ferry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gales Ferry School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gales Ferry School rank in CT?
Gales Ferry School ranks #665 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Gales Ferry School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gales Ferry School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Gales Ferry School a charter school?
No, Gales Ferry School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gales Ferry School a Title I school?
No, Gales Ferry School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gales Ferry School?
28.9% of students at Gales Ferry School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (860) 464-7664
- Area population (ZIP 06335)
- 6,100
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06335; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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