Ledyard School District

Ledyard, Connecticut — 5 schools

2,421
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$21,246
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ledyard School District operates 5 public schools serving 2,421 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Connecticut. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,318 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,246 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 54.0% local, 38.6% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $113,662 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #163 of 179 in Connecticut against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 340.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.7% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Ledyard High School accounts for 31.5% of all Ledyard School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ledyard School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ledyard School District school enrollment varies 3.7× across entities

Ledyard School District school enrollment ranges from 195 students (lowest) to 731 students (highest), a spread of 536 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ledyard School District student-counselor ratio is 341:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Ledyard School District is typically wider than the Ledyard School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ledyard School District chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ledyard School District is typically wider than the Ledyard School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
38.6%
State
54.0%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
163 / 179
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region county, where this district is located.

$1,287
Studio/mo
$1,496
1 BR/mo
$1,866
2 BR/mo
$2,406
3 BR/mo
$2,988
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$113,662
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Ledyard School District.

White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
Multiracial 9.4%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
340.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ledyard School District

School Enrollment
Ledyard High School
731
Gallup Hill School
592
Ledyard Middle School
535
Juliet W. Long School
265
Gales Ferry School
195

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ledyard School District?

Ledyard School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,421 students.

How much does Ledyard School District spend per student?

Ledyard School District spends $21,246 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #163 in Connecticut.

What is the average teacher salary in Ledyard School District?

The average teacher salary in Ledyard School District is $113,662 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ledyard School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ledyard School District?

Ledyard School District students are 68.7% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 2.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ledyard School District?

Ledyard School District has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #163 out of 179 districts in Connecticut. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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