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Center Road School

Summary:

Center Road School is an elementary school located in Vernon, Connecticut, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 453. The school is part of the Vernon School District, which is ranked 95 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Center Road School's performance, as measured by SBAC/NGSS test scores, is generally lower than the Vernon School District and the state averages across most grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 30.4%, compared to 47.8% for the district and 45.9% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 196 out of 538 Connecticut elementary schools in 2020-2021 (rated 3 stars) to 268 out of 497 in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars), placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state.

Center Road School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.61% to 50% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. When compared to other elementary schools in the Vernon School District and nearby districts, such as Northeast School and Skinner Road School, Center Road School generally underperforms academically. The school's increasing racial diversity, with a growing Hispanic and Asian student population, also highlights the need to address potential achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20 Center Rd.
       Vernon, CT  06066

(860) 870-6300

District: Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,035 Help


Students who attend Center Road School usually attend:

Middle:    Vernon Center Middle School
High:    Rockville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.7%
Hispanic:
20.6%
African American:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Center Road School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Vernon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Center Road School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Vernon School District. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (20.6%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center Road School is 11.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Vernon School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Road School is $18,035, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Vernon School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center Road School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Road School 268th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Center Road School in the ranking list.)

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Vernon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon School District 95th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center Road School

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Rank History for all students at Center Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.82 152nd 570 73.3%
2007 72.16 202nd 568 64.4%
2008 59.97 308th 565 45.5%
2009 55.47 339th 566 40.1%
2010 49.06 377th 579 34.9%
2011 52.39 353rd 565 37.5%
2012 51.14 363rd 564 35.6%
2013 37.12 412th 557 26.0%
2015 32.82 389th 551 29.4%
2016 29.18 363rd 518 29.9%
2017 47.56 275th 519 47.0%
2018 34.10 355th 532 33.3%
2019 40.03 321st 522 38.5%
2021 67.05 196th 538 63.6%
2022 51.14 242nd 490 50.6%
2023 49.51 241st 491 50.9%
2024 44.61 268th 497 46.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Center Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.53 58th 371 84.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.22 32nd 302 89.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Center Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.65 160th 242 33.9%
2021 62.35 185th 455 59.3%
2022 32.03 166th 234 29.1%
2023 30.16 161st 230 30.0%
2024 36.61 157th 237 33.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Center Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.41 167th 445 62.5%
2022 34.69 160th 232 31.0%
2023 43.75 143rd 231 38.1%
2024 33.11 164th 233 29.6%
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Rank History for White students at Center Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 238th 296 19.6%
2019 25.29 249th 295 15.6%
2021 66.95 106th 327 67.6%
2022 36.70 187th 252 25.8%
2023 29.97 212th 262 19.1%
2024 18.99 218th 250 12.8%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Center Road School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 580 17 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 575 16 19 11 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1990 571 19 25 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 623
1991 596 25 28 19 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1992 593 22 21 26 2 n/a n/a 0 664
1993 552 19 34 34 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1994 541 26 23 37 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1995 520 28 20 34 3 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 520 28 20 34 3 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 510 36 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 508 43 21 20 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 493 41 21 23 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 453 43 24 29 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 447 35 30 27 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 409 50 27 22 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 409 50 27 22 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 371 38 30 24 14 n/a n/a 0 477
2005 369 40 30 25 6 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 430 37 30 33 7 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 386 33 26 22 6 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 369 33 18 24 5 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 370 39 19 34 6 n/a n/a 0 468
2010 381 46 24 38 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2011 383 45 27 45 1 0 3 0 504
2012 364 49 30 43 3 0 10 0 499
2013 358 62 31 33 3 0 8 0 495
2014 352 49 39 44 1 0 17 0 502
2015 347 40 40 50 1 0 16 0 494
2016 327 48 41 65 0 0 21 0 502
2017 299 40 35 78 1 0 24 0 477
2018 262 53 37 92 0 0 38 0 482
2019 239 54 37 110 0 0 44 0 484
2020 232 49 45 130 1 0 48 0 505
2021 206 40 41 109 1 0 39 0 436
2022 239 44 35 92 2 0 44 0 456
2023 256 44 26 95 0 0 32 0 453
2024 242 52 24 93 0 0 40 0 451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center Road School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 39.0 16.1 n/a
1989 623 39.0 15.9 n/a
1990 623 38.0 16.3 n/a
1991 669 41.5 16.1 n/a
1992 664 43.1 15.4 17.6
1993 639 45.7 14.0 2
1994 628 40.0 15.7 23.6
1995 605 39.4 15.4 24.5
1996 605 39.4 15.4 24.5
1997 593 38.6 15.4 16.7
1998 595 37.5 15.9 16.6
1999 579 38.4 15.1 21.4
2000 551 39.8 13.8 22
2001 540 37.4 14.4 n/a
2002 508 30.5 16.7 0.2
2003 508 30.5 16.7 0.2
2004 477 36.8 13.0 21.4
2005 470 26.3 17.9 n/a
2006 537 31.0 17.3 12.1
2007 473 31.5 15.0 15.2
2008 449 29.5 15.2 15.8
2009 468 37.8 13.4 15.2
2010 490 34.1 14.3 13.9
2011 504 33.1 15.2 25
2012 499 33.8 14.7 25.7
2013 495 36.0 13.7 29.5
2014 502 34.8 14.4 33.5
2015 494 38.0 13.0 33
2016 502 37.0 13.5 32.5
2017 477 40.6 11.7 35
2018 482 38.6 12.4 41.7
2019 484 37.7 12.8 48.1
2020 505 40.7 12.4 49.5
2021 436 38.7 11.2 50
2022 456 32.2 14.1 45.6
2023 453 40.7 11.1 47.7
2024 451 38.7 11.6 47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center Road School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 39.0 16.1 n/a
1989 623 39.0 15.9 n/a
1990 623 38.0 16.3 n/a
1991 669 41.5 16.1 n/a
1992 664 43.1 15.4 17.6
1993 639 45.7 14.0 2
1994 628 40.0 15.7 23.6
1995 605 39.4 15.4 24.5
1996 605 39.4 15.4 24.5
1997 593 38.6 15.4 16.7
1998 595 37.5 15.9 16.6
1999 579 38.4 15.1 21.4
2000 551 39.8 13.8 22
2001 540 37.4 14.4 n/a
2002 508 30.5 16.7 0.2
2003 508 30.5 16.7 0.2
2004 477 36.8 13.0 21.4
2005 470 26.3 17.9 n/a
2006 537 31.0 17.3 12.1
2007 473 31.5 15.0 15.2
2008 449 29.5 15.2 15.8
2009 468 37.8 13.4 15.2
2010 490 34.1 14.3 13.9
2011 504 33.1 15.2 25
2012 499 33.8 14.7 25.7
2013 495 36.0 13.7 29.5
2014 502 34.8 14.4 33.5
2015 494 38.0 13.0 33
2016 502 37.0 13.5 32.5
2017 477 40.6 11.7 35
2018 482 38.6 12.4 41.7
2019 484 37.7 12.8 48.1
2020 505 40.7 12.4 49.5
2021 436 38.7 11.2 50
2022 456 32.2 14.1 45.6
2023 453 40.7 11.1 47.7
2024 451 38.7 11.6 47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center Road School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,179
2019 $17,329
2020 $15,693
2021 $17,042
2022 $17,659
2023 $18,035

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Road School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 321st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 491 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center Road School)49.434.8
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)54.447.1
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center Road School)47.744.9
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)5351.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center Road School)42.953.6
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)55.649
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center Road School)51.952.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)53.847.6
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center Road School)5361.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)6155.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center Road School)54.554.5
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)53.148.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students484453
 6.4%
African American5444
 18.5%
American Indian00
Asian3726
 29.7%
Hispanic11095
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White239256
 7.1%
Two or More Races4432
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%47.7%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center Road School

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Center Road School.

Students at Center Road School are 54% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Center Road School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vernon Center Middle School
High : Rockville High School

Center Road School ranks 268th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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