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 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
20%
12%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
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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