Gales Ferry School serves 225 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- 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 225 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gales Ferry School is 0.41, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
3%
12%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gales Ferry School?
225 students attend Gales Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gales Ferry School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 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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