- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guilford, CT
Guilford Lakes School
Federal NCES profile for Guilford Lakes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090180000333
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guilford Lakes School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Guilford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Guilford Lakes School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Lakes School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Guilford, CT.
School address
District: Guilford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090180000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Guilford Lakes School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090180000333 · Guilford, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 13.2:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (1,008 students)
Guilford Lakes School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Guilford Lakes School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
1,008 students
- E. C. Adams Mi
E. C. Adams Middle School
478 students
- A. Baldwin Mid
A. Baldwin Middle School
463 students
- This school 369
Guilford Lakes School
369 students
- Melissa Jones 265
Melissa Jones School
265 students
- A. W. Cox Scho 255
A. W. Cox School
255 students
What this shows Guilford Lakes School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guilford Lakes School compares
Guilford Lakes School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 80% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 4.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Guilford Lakes School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Guilford School District reports $24,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guilford Lakes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. C. Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. Baldwin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melissa Jones School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. W. Cox School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guilford Lakes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guilford Lakes School
How many students attend Guilford Lakes School?
Guilford Lakes School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guilford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guilford Lakes School?
7.4% of students at Guilford Lakes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guilford Lakes School?
The largest demographic group at Guilford Lakes School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Guilford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guilford Lakes School?
Guilford Lakes School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Guilford Lakes School rank among public schools in Guilford?
By Resource Investment Index, Guilford Lakes School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Guilford, 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 Guilford on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford School District?
Besides Guilford Lakes School, Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students), E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students), and A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students). See the Guilford School District district page for the complete list.