- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lake Garda Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 090352000729 · Burlington, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Bur Middle School (669 students)
Lake Garda Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Lake Garda Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Bur Middle
Har-Bur Middle School
669 students
- Lewis S. Mills
Lewis S. Mills High School
614 students
- This school
Lake Garda Elementary School
466 students
- Harwinton Cons
Harwinton Consolidated School
374 students
What this shows Lake Garda Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Garda Elementary School compares
Lake Garda Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,645
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
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.
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
District finance for Regional School District 10 reports $21,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- 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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.