Gales Ferry School

gfsjwl.ledyard.net

231 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Gales Ferry School is a public elementary school located in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, serving students in grades pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Ledyard Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners. The school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional foundation, utilizing a curriculum designed to encourage curiosity, collaborative learning, and the development of essential early literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Ledyard community. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a safe learning climate, Gales Ferry School aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into their subsequent years at Juliet W. Long School (with which it shares an administrative website). Its location and commitment to small-group engagement make it a cornerstone of early childhood education within the Ledyard school system.

231

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gales Ferry School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	26
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
177 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (11.3 %)
Black
10 (4.3 %)
Asian
8 (3.5 %)
Two or More
5 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Ledyard School District
Phone:	(860)464-7664
Website:	http://gfsjwl.ledyard.net
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 71