Enrollment
535
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gales Ferry, CT
Ledyard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ledyard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090216000402
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ledyard Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gales Ferry · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ledyard Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ledyard Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gales Ferry, CT.
School address
District: Ledyard School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090216000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ledyard Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ledyard Middle School
Ledyard Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ledyard School District also operates Ledyard High School (731 students) and Gallup Hill School (592 students) alongside Ledyard Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ledyard Middle School compares
Ledyard Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Ledyard Middle School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ledyard School District, which includes Ledyard Middle School.
$19,710
Per student
-17%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 38.6%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ledyard Middle 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juliet W. Long School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gales Ferry School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ledyard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ledyard Middle School
How many students attend Ledyard Middle School?
Ledyard Middle School has 535 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gales Ferry, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ledyard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ledyard Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ledyard Middle School?
21.5% of students at Ledyard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ledyard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ledyard Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Gales Ferry, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ledyard Middle School?
Ledyard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ledyard Middle School rank among public schools in Gales Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Ledyard Middle School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Gales Ferry on the city page.
Is Ledyard Middle School a good school?
Ledyard Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ledyard School District?
Besides Ledyard Middle School, Ledyard School District also operates Ledyard High School (731 students), Gallup Hill School (592 students), and Juliet W. Long School (265 students). See the Ledyard School District district page for the complete list.
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