- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernon, CT
Skinner Road School
Federal NCES profile for Skinner Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090468000944
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skinner Road School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Skinner Road School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skinner Road School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT.
School address
District: Vernon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090468000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Skinner Road School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090468000944 · Vernon, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.3:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockville High School (995 students)
Skinner Road School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Skinner Road 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
- This school 340
Skinner Road School
340 students
- Northeast Scho 261
Northeast School
261 students
- Maple Street S 256
Maple Street School
256 students
What this shows Skinner Road School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skinner Road School compares
Skinner Road 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
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
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.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 17.4%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Skinner Road 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 Skinner Road 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skinner Road 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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Vernon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skinner Road School
How many students attend Skinner Road School?
Skinner Road School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vernon, CT. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skinner Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skinner Road School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 Skinner Road School?
48.3% of students at Skinner Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skinner Road School?
The largest demographic group at Skinner Road School is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Vernon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skinner Road School?
Skinner Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Skinner Road School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Skinner Road School ranks #1 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 Skinner Road 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.