Gales Ferry School

1858 Route 12
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 238 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Gales Ferry School's student population of 238 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gales Ferry School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
71%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gales Ferry School?
238 students attend Gales Ferry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gales Ferry School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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