Enrollment
235
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon, CT
Lake Street School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090468000940
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Street School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Street School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Street School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT.
School address
District: Vernon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090468000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Street School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Street School
Lake Street School is a small elementary school in Vernon, Connecticut, enrolling 235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.7% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Vernon School District also operates Rockville High School (995 students) and Vernon Center Middle School (651 students) alongside Lake Street 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 Street School compares
Lake Street 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 9.4%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Lake Street 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 Lake Street 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 Lake Street 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skinner Road School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Street 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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary 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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Street School
How many students attend Lake Street School?
Lake Street School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Street School is 10.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 32% 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 Lake Street School?
36.7% of students at Lake Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Street School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Street School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Vernon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Street School?
Lake Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Street School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Street School ranks #2 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 Lake Street School a good school?
Lake Street School earns 69/100 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 Lake Street School, Vernon School District also operates Rockville High School (995 students), Vernon Center Middle School (651 students), and Center Road School (443 students). See the Vernon School District district page for the complete list.
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