Enrollment
466
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, CT
Lake Garda Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Garda Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090352000729
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Garda Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Garda Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Garda Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 10 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090352000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Garda Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Garda Elementary School
Lake Garda Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Connecticut, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 91% of Connecticut schools and 24% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Connecticut average.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Regional School District 10 also operates Har-Bur Middle School (669 students) and Lewis S. Mills High School (614 students) alongside Lake Garda Elementary 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 Lake Garda Elementary School compares
Lake Garda Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,962
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 74.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Lake Garda Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Regional School District 10, which includes Lake Garda Elementary School.
$20,962
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 27.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 Lake Garda Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Bur Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis S. Mills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harwinton Consolidated School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Garda Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- 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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Garda Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Garda Elementary School?
Lake Garda Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Garda Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Garda Elementary School is 15:1, which is 24% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Garda Elementary School?
10.7% of students at Lake Garda Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Garda Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Garda Elementary School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Burlington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Garda Elementary School?
Lake Garda Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lake Garda Elementary School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Garda Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
Is Lake Garda Elementary School a good school?
Lake Garda Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Regional School District 10?
Besides Lake Garda Elementary School, Regional School District 10 also operates Har-Bur Middle School (669 students), Lewis S. Mills High School (614 students), and Harwinton Consolidated School (374 students). See the Regional School District 10 district page for the complete list.
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