Gallup Hill School

ghs.ledyard.net/

592 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gallup Hill School, located in Ledyard, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Ledyard Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while instilling a sense of community and responsibility within the student body.

Beyond core academic instruction, Gallup Hill School places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Ledyard community. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular enrichment. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school utilizes its resources to ensure that students feel empowered, curious, and well-equipped to transition successfully to the next level of their education.

592

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gallup Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	89
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	62
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	1

White
393 (66.4%)
Hispanic
89 (15.0%)
Two or More
62 (10.5%)
American Indian
17 (2.9%)
Black
15 (2.5%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)536-9477
Website:	http://ghs.ledyard.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 87

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 84