Laurel Ledge School

30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Laurel Ledge School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Laurel Ledge School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laurel Ledge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Laurel Ledge School's student population of 259 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Laurel Ledge School is ranked within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Laurel Ledge School is 0.43, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
28%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
74%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Ledge School's ranking?
Laurel Ledge School is ranked #366 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Laurel Ledge School?
259 students attend Laurel Ledge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Laurel Ledge School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Ledge School?
Laurel Ledge School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurel Ledge School offer ?
Laurel Ledge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Ledge School part of?
Laurel Ledge School is part of Regional School District 16.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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