- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Ledyard Middle School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 090216000402 · Gales Ferry, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 12.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ledyard High School (731 students)
Ledyard Middle School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ledyard Middle 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
- This school
Ledyard Middle School
535 students
- Juliet W. Long 265
Juliet W. Long School
265 students
- Gales Ferry Sc 195
Gales Ferry School
195 students
What this shows Ledyard Middle School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ledyard Middle School compares
Ledyard Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Ledyard School District reports $20,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~535 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.