Excellent
#166 of 990 schools in CT
Top 17% in state
Laurel Ledge School
Elementary School · Regional School District 16 · Beacon Falls, CT
A Regional School District 16 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30 Highland Ave., Beacon Falls, CT 06403
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Ledge School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel Ledge 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,405
Median home value
$323,900
Median rent
$1,886/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Chatfield-lopresti SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Salem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–4 | 3.0 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Western SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 3.2 mi | 269 | 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.
Regional School District 16
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Ledge School is listed in Regional School District 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Ledge School
Laurel Ledge School is a public elementary school in Beacon Falls, CT, part of Regional School District 16, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Ledge School
What grades does Laurel Ledge School serve?
Laurel Ledge School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Laurel Ledge School?
Laurel Ledge School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ledge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Ledge School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Ledge School rank in CT?
Laurel Ledge School ranks #166 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Laurel Ledge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Ledge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Laurel Ledge School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Ledge School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laurel Ledge School a charter school?
No, Laurel Ledge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Ledge School a Title I school?
No, Laurel Ledge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Ledge School?
34.6% of students at Laurel Ledge 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (203) 729-5355
- Area population (ZIP 06403)
- 6,089
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 06403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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