- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lake Street School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090468000940 · Vernon, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 10.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockville High School (995 students)
Lake Street School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Lake Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockville High
Rockville High School
995 students
- Vernon Center
Vernon Center Middle School
651 students
- Center Road Sc
Center Road School
443 students
- Skinner Road S 340
Skinner Road School
340 students
- Northeast Scho 261
Northeast School
261 students
- This school 235
Lake Street School
235 students
What this shows Lake Street School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Street School compares
Lake Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,883
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
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.
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
District finance for Vernon School District reports $22,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.