Enrollment
369
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guilford Lakes School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guilford Lakes School
Guilford Lakes School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Guilford, Connecticut, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.4% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Connecticut average.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students) and E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students) alongside Guilford Lakes 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 Guilford Lakes School compares
Guilford Lakes 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,399
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford School District, which includes Guilford Lakes School.
$23,399
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 14.9%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~369 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Guilford Lakes School a good school?
Guilford Lakes School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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