Enrollment
443
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernon, CT
Center Road School
Federal NCES profile for Center Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090468000939
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Road School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Road School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Road School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT.
School address
District: Vernon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090468000939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Road School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Road School
Center Road School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vernon, Connecticut, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Vernon's public schools, it stands alongside Skinner Road School (340 students): Center Road School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 11.3:1).
Vernon School District also operates Rockville High School (995 students) and Vernon Center Middle School (651 students) alongside Center Road School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center Road School compares
Center Road School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Center Road School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernon School District, which includes Center Road School.
$22,048
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 41.5%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Center Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Center Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skinner Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Vernon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center Road School
How many students attend Center Road School?
Center Road School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vernon, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Road School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Road School?
42.4% of students at Center Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Road School?
The largest demographic group at Center Road School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Vernon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Road School?
Center Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Road School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Road School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vernon on the city page.
Is Center Road School a good school?
Center Road School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vernon School District?
Besides Center Road School, Vernon School District also operates Rockville High School (995 students), Vernon Center Middle School (651 students), and Skinner Road School (340 students). See the Vernon School District district page for the complete list.
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