Colonel Ledyard School (Closed 2008)

Colonel Ledyard School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
189 students

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
12%
32%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
20%
12%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
60%
46%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
40%
0.59

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%

Showing 1994–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Colonel Ledyard School?
189 students attend Colonel Ledyard School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Colonel Ledyard School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonel Ledyard School?
Colonel Ledyard School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Colonel Ledyard School offer ?
Colonel Ledyard School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Colonel Ledyard School part of?
Colonel Ledyard School is part of Groton School District.

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