At a glance
Reported students
235
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340
Lake Street School: 235 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
10.6:1 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
- 256
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Lake Street School
Lake Street School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Vernon. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Vernon School District. NCES reports 235 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below 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 (59.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Street School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.2 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.1%
- 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
- White59.1%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black3.8%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
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
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.
Other schools in Vernon School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maple Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
Northeast School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
261 reported students
Skinner Road School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Center Road School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Vernon Center Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
Rockville High School
High · Grades 09–12
995 reported students
Public schools near Lake Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 284 | 1.7 mi |
| Center Road School Elementary · Vernon School District | PK–05 | 443 | 2 mi |
| Bowers School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 376 | 2.6 mi |
| Bolton Center School Elementary · Bolton School District | PK–08 | 473 | 2.9 mi |
| Highland Park School Elementary · Manchester School District | KG–04 | 300 | 2.9 mi |
| Philip R. Smith School Elementary · South Windsor School District | KG–05 | 468 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Street School
What grades does Lake Street School serve?
Lake Street School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vernon School District.
How many students attend Lake Street School?
Lake Street School reported 235 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 256 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Street School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 235 students and 22.2 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 Lake Street School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Street School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vernon School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Street School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.1% 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 Lake Street School in?
Lake Street School is part of Vernon School District, based in Vernon, CT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Street School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Buckley School (1.7 mi), Center Road School (2 mi), Bowers School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.