Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gallup Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gallup Hill School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Motto
'Be Safe, Accepting, Responsible and Kind.'
School Rankings
Gallup Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallup Hill School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
66%
46%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallup Hill School's ranking?
Gallup Hill School is ranked #471 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Gallup Hill School?
592 students attend Gallup Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gallup Hill School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallup Hill School?
Gallup Hill School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gallup Hill School offer ?
Gallup Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gallup Hill School part of?
Gallup Hill School is part of Ledyard School District.
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