- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gales Ferry, CT
Gales Ferry School
Federal NCES profile for Gales Ferry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090216000397
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gales Ferry School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gales Ferry · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gales Ferry School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gales Ferry School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gales Ferry, CT.
School address
District: Ledyard School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090216000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gales Ferry School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090216000397 · Gales Ferry, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 10.8:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ledyard High School (731 students)
Gales Ferry School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Gales Ferry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ledyard High S
Ledyard High School
731 students
- Gallup Hill Sc
Gallup Hill School
592 students
- Ledyard Middle
Ledyard Middle School
535 students
- Juliet W. Long 265
Juliet W. Long School
265 students
- This school 195
Gales Ferry School
195 students
What this shows Gales Ferry School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gales Ferry School compares
Gales Ferry School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Gales Ferry School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ledyard School District reports $20,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gales Ferry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledyard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallup Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledyard Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juliet W. Long School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gales Ferry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Gales Ferry
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gales Ferry School
How many students attend Gales Ferry School?
Gales Ferry School has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gales Ferry, CT. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gales Ferry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gales Ferry School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gales Ferry School?
10.8% of students at Gales Ferry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gales Ferry School?
The largest demographic group at Gales Ferry School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Gales Ferry, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gales Ferry School?
Gales Ferry School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gales Ferry School rank among public schools in Gales Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Gales Ferry School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gales Ferry, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ledyard School District?
Besides Gales Ferry School, Ledyard School District also operates Ledyard High School (731 students), Gallup Hill School (592 students), and Ledyard Middle School (535 students). See the Ledyard School District district page for the complete list.