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 51% (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%
29%
Black
3%
13%
White
74%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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