Guilford Lakes School in Guilford, CT

At a glance

Reported students

369

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut elementary enrollment

50th percentile

Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

369

Guilford Lakes School: 369 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 560
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 19.3:1

What the reported data says about Guilford Lakes School

Guilford Lakes School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Guilford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Guilford School District. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.

Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Guilford Lakes School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Free/reduced-price lunch: 13.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.2%
Hispanic15.2%
Black0.5%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial10%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Melissa Jones School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

265 reported students

A. W. Cox School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

255 reported students

Calvin Leete School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

213 reported students

A. Baldwin Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–06

463 reported students

E. C. Adams Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

478 reported students

Guilford High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,008 reported students

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Public schools near Guilford Lakes School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
A. W. Cox School Elementary · Guilford School District	KG–04	255	2.9 mi
Calvin Leete School Elementary · Guilford School District	PK–04	213	3.3 mi
Melissa Jones School Elementary · Guilford School District	KG–04	265	3.4 mi
Dr. Robert H. Brown Elementary School Elementary · Madison School District	PK–05	361	3.5 mi
Neck River Elementary School Elementary · Madison School District	PK–05	—	4.1 mi
Mary R. Tisko School Elementary · Branford School District	PK–04	365	6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Guilford Lakes School

What grades does Guilford Lakes School serve?

Guilford Lakes School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Guilford School District.

How many students attend Guilford Lakes School?

Guilford Lakes School reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 560 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 369 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Guilford Lakes School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Guilford Lakes School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Guilford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Guilford Lakes School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

13.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Guilford Lakes School in?

Guilford Lakes School is part of Guilford School District, based in Guilford, CT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Guilford Lakes School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include A. W. Cox School (2.9 mi), Calvin Leete School (3.3 mi), Melissa Jones School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.