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Laurel Ledge School

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Laurel Ledge School ranks 114 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Laurel Ledge School is a K–5 elementary school in Beacon Falls, CT, serving 313 students as part of Regional School District 16, a highly ranked Connecticut district (27th out of 153). The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 114th out of 491 elementary schools statewide (77th percentile), with a favorable student–teacher ratio of 11.3:1 and a 36.4% free/reduced lunch rate.

Academically, Laurel Ledge is well above state averages. In 2025–2026, SBAC proficiency ranged from 66.7% to 73.8% in ELA and 69.0% to 72.5% in math — roughly 18–20 points above the state. Fifth-grade science is a standout: 77.2% proficient in 2024–2025 versus 52.2% statewide. Laurel Ledge even outpaced Great Oak Elementary in Oxford in all three tested grades of math, despite Great Oak serving a wealthier population (18.2% free/reduced lunch). The school also dramatically outperforms nearby Naugatuck School District and Seymour School District schools, with proficiency rates 15–30 points higher in most subjects.

Attendance is another strength: chronic absenteeism is just 3.3%, versus 7.7% for the district and 17.2% statewide. Laurel Ledge is also on a steady upward path, climbing from a 3-star rating in 2022–2023 to 4 stars today, though it hasn't quite reached its 2015–2016 peak. Historically, special education students performed exceptionally well (95th percentile statewide). The main things to watch are early-grade ELA, which trails the district average, and year-to-year variation in subgroup scores — likely a reflection of the school's small enrollment.

313

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

36.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30 Highland Ave.
Beacon Falls, CT 06403

(203) 729-5355

District: Regional School District 16

Students who attend Laurel Ledge School usually attend:

Middle:	Long River Middle School
High:	Woodland Regional High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

Hispanic:

22.7%

African American:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 62nd percentile in 2021 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (70% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 77th (2026) from a 62nd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg71%

Connecticut avg51%

114^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 153Regional School District 16 among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	114 of 492	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	77.7	124 of 493	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	128 of 497	74.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	171 of 491	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	168 of 490	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.7	204 of 538	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.7	195 of 522	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.1	120 of 532	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	81.5	107 of 519	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	83.7	88 of 518	83.0%	★★★★☆
2015	69.5	201 of 551	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.8	276 of 557	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.3	230 of 564	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.3	253 of 565	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.9	350 of 579	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	71.5	205 of 566	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.2	256 of 565	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.4	293 of 568	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	73.4	181 of 570	68.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	120 of 232	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	78.8	61 of 237	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	51.5	221 of 455	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	68 of 239	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.9	81 of 233	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.1	126 of 445	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	91 of 247	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	91.7	17 of 371	95.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	59.0	116 of 246	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.3	143 of 248	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	81.2	33 of 250	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	38.6	184 of 262	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.9	124 of 252	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.9	188 of 327	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.9	195 of 295	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.1	113 of 296	61.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)95th percentile+33 vs school

Male (2025)72nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-24 vs school

Female (2025)48th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics71%+21 vs state

English Language Arts69%+18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Laurel Ledge School	Public	K-5	30 Highland Ave.	Beacon Falls	06403	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 729-5355	313	28	11.3	36.4%	211 (67.4%)	12 (3.8%)	71 (22.7%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	79.2	114^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.8%		77.7	124^th of 493 public elementary schools	74.8%	10	514.0	66.7	66.7	73.8		72.5	70.8	69.0		$21,373
Andrew Avenue School	Public	K-4	140 Andrew Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5221	221	21	10.5	71.9%	79 (35.7%)	22 (10.0%)	110 (49.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	35.1	314^th of 492 public elementary schools	36.2%		16.3	394^th of 493 public elementary schools	20.1%	80		38.8	56.3			34.7	41.7			$19,957
Chatfield-LoPresti School	Public	K-5	51 Skokorat St.	Seymour	06483	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-4640	515	33	15.6	57.5%	305 (59.2%)	47 (9.1%)	131 (25.4%)	12 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)	58.1	228^th of 492 public elementary schools	53.7%		58.5	227^th of 493 public elementary schools	54.0%	1	51.3	58.6	48.3	61.3		61.6	50.6	63.8		$19,506
Western School	Public	K-4	108 Pine St.	Naugatuck	06770	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5244	242	16	15.1	58.7%	93 (38.4%)	38 (15.7%)	84 (34.7%)	6 (2.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.4%)	31.2	330^th of 492 public elementary schools	32.9%		33.4	310^th of 493 public elementary schools	37.1%	20		40.4	45.1			34.8	42.9			$18,452
Bethany Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	44 Peck Road	Bethany	06524	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	Bethany School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 393-3350	430	34	12.8	12.8%	351 (81.6%)	11 (2.6%)	26 (6.0%)	31 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	79.6	112^th of 492 public elementary schools	77.2%		81.3	95^th of 493 public elementary schools	80.7%	17	515.0	67.4	74.2	72.9	82.7	63.0	75.8	54.2	2604.0	$19,872
Maple Hill School	Public	K-4	641 Maple Hill Rd.	Naugatuck	06770	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5236	464	35	13.2	50.9%	212 (45.7%)	62 (13.4%)	153 (33.0%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	34.5	317^th of 492 public elementary schools	35.6%		31.3	318^th of 493 public elementary schools	35.5%	1		36.1	47.0			40.2	49.5			$19,301
Hop Brook Elementary School	Public	K-4	75 Crown Street	Naugatuck	06770	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5231	312	24	13.2	63.1%	111 (35.6%)	39 (12.5%)	142 (45.5%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	40.4	287^th of 492 public elementary schools	41.7%		38.8	286^th of 493 public elementary schools	42.0%	1		46.2	54.1			42.3	42.4			$18,938
Bungay School	Public	PK, KG-5	35 Bungay Rd.	Seymour	06483	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Seymour School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 881-7500	478	36	13.2	43.3%	315 (65.9%)	29 (6.1%)	98 (20.5%)	28 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	57.2	230^th of 492 public elementary schools	53.3%		55.3	236^th of 493 public elementary schools	52.1%	6	57.5	54.9	59.7	60.3		48.8	63.0	47.9		$18,314
Quaker Farms School	Public	PK, KG-2	30 Great Oak Rd.	Oxford	06478	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-5842	384	27	14.2	19.3%	294 (76.6%)	12 (3.1%)	51 (13.3%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$19,066
Great Oak Elementary School	Public	3-5	50 Great Oak Road	Oxford	06478	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 888-6492	369	25	14.7	18.2%	307 (83.2%)	3 (0.8%)	42 (11.4%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	77.4	127^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.2%		79.5	114^th of 493 public elementary schools	76.9%	13	76.2	59.3	70.4	77.9		64.4	66.7	66.9		$18,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Ledge School

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Ledge School?

Students at Laurel Ledge School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Laurel Ledge School a good school?

Laurel Ledge School ranks 114^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Laurel Ledge School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Laurel Ledge School.

What district is Laurel Ledge School in?

Regional School District 16

What schools do graduates of Laurel Ledge School attend?

Students who attend Laurel Ledge School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long River Middle School
High : Woodland Regional High School

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