Laurel Ledge School

www.region16ct.org

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Ledge School, located at 30 Highland Ave. in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within Regional School District 16. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth alongside social and emotional development. By aligning its curriculum with the broader district goals, Laurel Ledge aims to provide students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the Region 16 community, which encompasses both Beacon Falls and Prospect. Through its official website, http://www.region16ct.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, school calendars, and information on district-wide initiatives. Laurel Ledge prides itself on maintaining a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and administrators work together to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages curiosity, inclusivity, and academic excellence.

303

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel Ledge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	65
Black	11
Asian	9
Two or More	5

White
213 (70.3 %)
Hispanic
65 (21.5 %)
Black
11 (3.6 %)
Asian
9 (3.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Regional School District 16
Phone:	(203)729-5355
Website:	http://www.region16ct.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 52