Lake Street School

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Lake Street School ranks 214 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Street School is an elementary school in Vernon, Connecticut, serving 251 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It 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.

Lake Street School has shown strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in SBAC English Language Arts and Mathematics that are generally higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rates were 53.7% in ELA and 56.1% in Math, compared to the district's 50.6% and 52.2%, and the state's 49.4% and 49.7%, respectively. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Waddell School and Maple Street School in the Vernon School District.

However, the school's statewide ranking has been volatile, ranging from a high of 92nd out of 538 schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 248th out of 491 schools in 2022-2023. Additionally, the performance of the school's White student subgroup has been relatively lower compared to the overall school performance, ranking 182nd out of 250 Connecticut elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 1-star rating. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its diverse student population and ensuring equitable outcomes for all learners.

Detail:

Public K-5

201 Lake St.
Vernon, CT 06066

(860) 870-6085

District: Vernon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,468

Students who attend Lake Street School usually attend:

Middle:	Vernon Center Middle School
High:	Rockville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Asian:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Street School ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Vernon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Lake Street School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Vernon School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), Hispanic (16.5%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Vernon School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Street School is 10.4, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Vernon School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Street School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Street School is $20,468, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Vernon School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Street School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Street School 214^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Lake Street School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Vernon School District:

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

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Rank History for Lake Street School

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Rank History for all students at Lake Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	76.89	132^nd	570	76.8%
2007	75.28	150^th	568	73.6%
2008	67.38	246^th	565	56.5%
2009	68.51	241^st	566	57.4%
2010	69.90	219^th	579	62.2%
2011	79.20	104^th	565	81.6%
2012	78.18	114^th	564	79.8%
2013	74.69	173^rd	557	68.9%
2015	46.22	319^th	551	42.1%
2016	45.46	289^th	518	44.2%
2017	59.22	226^th	519	56.5%
2018	75.19	151^st	532	71.6%
2019	78.85	131^st	522	74.9%
2021	84.72	92^nd	538	82.9%
2022	61.55	198^th	490	59.6%
2023	48.45	248^th	491	49.5%
2024	59.00	214^th	497	56.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lake Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	51.01	167^th	296	43.6%
2019	64.82	107^th	295	63.7%
2021	68.07	103^rd	327	68.5%
2022	38.38	182^nd	252	27.8%
2024	40.55	182^nd	250	27.2%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Street School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	343	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1989	325	5	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	336
1990	329	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	340
1991	326	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	334
1992	326	12	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	344
1993	300	9	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
1994	307	7	13	2	2	n/a	n/a	331
1995	328	5	14	7	2	n/a	n/a	356
1996	328	5	14	7	2	n/a	n/a	356
1997	309	5	19	7	2	n/a	n/a	342
1998	310	6	14	9	2	n/a	n/a	341
1999	305	8	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	333
2000	308	10	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	333
2001	302	8	11	8	1	n/a	n/a	330
2002	280	12	11	13	1	n/a	n/a	317
2003	280	12	11	13	1	n/a	n/a	317
2004	287	12	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	325
2005	256	9	14	11	0	n/a	n/a	290
2006	290	12	15	9	0	n/a	n/a	326
2007	239	11	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	264
2008	206	13	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	236
2009	223	32	14	16	1	n/a	n/a	286
2010	234	37	19	20	2	n/a	n/a	312
2011	223	29	14	16	6	0	0	288
2012	222	29	8	19	4	0	4	286
2013	226	22	7	18	1	0	4	278
2014	211	16	4	14	2	0	9	256
2015	191	14	5	16	1	0	11	238
2016	175	11	3	20	1	0	9	219
2017	196	16	7	32	0	0	19	270
2018	169	11	5	27	0	0	18	230
2019	169	5	4	26	0	0	13	217
2020	141	7	2	31	0	0	17	198
2021	139	7	8	28	0	0	16	198
2022	143	12	23	51	0	0	16	245
2023	148	9	33	42	0	0	19	251
2024	152	8	26	40	0	0	16	242

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 Lake Street School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	21.0	16.7	n/a
1989	336	21.0	16.0	n/a
1990	340	22.5	15.1	n/a
1991	334	21.5	15.5	n/a
1992	344	20.7	16.6	2
1993	315	21.4	14.7	0
1994	331	20.1	16.5	4.2
1995	356	19.6	18.2	5.1
1996	356	19.6	18.2	5.1
1997	342	19.5	17.5	1.5
1998	341	20.0	17.1	3.8
1999	333	22.2	15.0	5.7
2000	333	22.2	15.0	5.1
2001	330	21.2	15.6	n/a
2002	317	23.4	13.5	1.9
2003	317	23.4	13.5	1.9
2004	325	23.6	13.8	7.4
2005	290	17.7	16.4	n/a
2006	326	18.0	18.1	3.4
2007	264	15.7	16.8	5.7
2008	236	15.2	15.5	4.7
2009	286	19.4	16.1	11.5
2010	312	18.6	16.7	9.3
2011	288	19.7	14.6	12.2
2012	286	22.2	12.8	17.8
2013	278	20.7	13.4	19.1
2014	256	21.2	12.0	23.8
2015	238	19.0	12.5	22.7
2016	219	19.0	11.5	24.7
2017	270	20.2	13.3	34.8
2018	230	23.3	9.8	32.6
2019	217	22.2	9.7	37.8
2020	198	21.2	9.3	37.4
2021	198	18.2	10.8	34.3
2022	245	20.2	12.1	38.8
2023	251	22.2	11.3	41.8
2024	242	23.2	10.4	42.6

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 Lake Street School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	21.0	16.7	n/a
1989	336	21.0	16.0	n/a
1990	340	22.5	15.1	n/a
1991	334	21.5	15.5	n/a
1992	344	20.7	16.6	2
1993	315	21.4	14.7	0
1994	331	20.1	16.5	4.2
1995	356	19.6	18.2	5.1
1996	356	19.6	18.2	5.1
1997	342	19.5	17.5	1.5
1998	341	20.0	17.1	3.8
1999	333	22.2	15.0	5.7
2000	333	22.2	15.0	5.1
2001	330	21.2	15.6	n/a
2002	317	23.4	13.5	1.9
2003	317	23.4	13.5	1.9
2004	325	23.6	13.8	7.4
2005	290	17.7	16.4	n/a
2006	326	18.0	18.1	3.4
2007	264	15.7	16.8	5.7
2008	236	15.2	15.5	4.7
2009	286	19.4	16.1	11.5
2010	312	18.6	16.7	9.3
2011	288	19.7	14.6	12.2
2012	286	22.2	12.8	17.8
2013	278	20.7	13.4	19.1
2014	256	21.2	12.0	23.8
2015	238	19.0	12.5	22.7
2016	219	19.0	11.5	24.7
2017	270	20.2	13.3	34.8
2018	230	23.3	9.8	32.6
2019	217	22.2	9.7	37.8
2020	198	21.2	9.3	37.4
2021	198	18.2	10.8	34.3
2022	245	20.2	12.1	38.8
2023	251	22.2	11.3	41.8
2024	242	23.2	10.4	42.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Street School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,376
2019	$17,563
2020	$19,428
2021	$19,570
2022	$19,940
2023	$20,468

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Street School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 131^st of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 248^th of 491 Elementary schools	25.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Street School)	68.6	68.9	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)	55.6	46	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	49.2	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Street School)	71.4	46.7	24.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)	53.8	47.6	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Street School)	73.2	54.5	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon School District)	61	55.7	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Street School)	75.6	47.7	27.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vernon School District)	53.1	48.4	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	217	251	15.7%
African American	5	9	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	33	725%
Hispanic	26	42	61.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	148	12.4%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.8%	41.8%	4%

Schools Near Lake Street School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Lake Street School	Public	K-5	201 Lake St.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6085	242	23	10.4	42.6%	152 (62.8%)	8 (3.3%)	40 (16.5%)	26 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	59	214^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.9%		48.5	248^th of 491 public elementary schools	49.5%	34			53.7					57.1	56.1	57.4				$20,468
Buckley School	Public	K-4	250 Vernon Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3302	284	26	10.9	50.7%	109 (38.4%)	64 (22.5%)	72 (25.4%)	28 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	76.1	138^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.2%		58.5	209^th of 491 public elementary schools	57.4%	71		61.2	68.9					65.3	71.7					$23,942
Center Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Center Rd.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 870-6300	451	39	11.6	47.7%	242 (53.7%)	52 (11.5%)	93 (20.6%)	24 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)	44.6	268^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.1%		49.5	241^st of 491 public elementary schools	50.9%	27	53.2	30.4	48.6	58.4				44.6	42.9	49.4				$18,035
Bowers School	Public	K-4	141 Princeton Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3313	303	28	10.7	58.1%	77 (25.4%)	59 (19.5%)	131 (43.2%)	21 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	15	396^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.3%		25.2	344^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.9%	52		27.1						28.2	30.5					$22,102
Bolton Center School	Public	PK, KG-8	108 Notch Rd.	Bolton	06043	Tolland County	Bolton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 643-2411	481	42	11.3	24.3%	369 (76.7%)	27 (5.6%)	52 (10.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	67.3	185^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.8%		60.8	207^th of 491 public elementary schools	57.8%	22	56.4	62.0	68.1	60.0	55.8	71.4	56.4	76.0	70.2	40.0	55.8	65.3	43.6	$18,979
Highland Park School	Public	K-4	397 Porter St.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3430	329	31	10.6	54.4%	103 (31.3%)	71 (21.6%)	122 (37.1%)	23 (7.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	29.9	328^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.0%		25.3	342^nd of 491 public elementary schools	30.3%	14		37.9	40.9					43.9	36.4					$21,596
Philip R. Smith School	Public	K-5	949 Avery Street	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 648-5025	475	39	12.1	17.5%	259 (54.5%)	23 (4.8%)	51 (10.7%)	111 (23.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	82.9	91^st of 497 public elementary schools	81.7%		86.4	66^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.6%	25		65.6	75.7	84.5				67.7	66.2	81.0				$15,827
Orchard Hill School	Public	K-5	380 Foster St.	South Windsor	06074	Hartford County	South Windsor School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 648-5015	641	46	13.9	18.1%	271 (42.3%)	31 (4.8%)	68 (10.6%)	239 (37.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.5%)	86.1	59^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.2	52^nd of 491 public elementary schools	89.4%	7	80.5	61.9	72.6	85.4				75.0	73.5	77.2				$15,160
Skinner Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	90 Skinner Rd.	Vernon	06066	Tolland County	Vernon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 870-6180	317	28	11.2	49.5%	122 (38.5%)	35 (11.0%)	83 (26.2%)	49 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.8%)	68.4	178^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.2%		71.3	157^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.0%	21		48.7	66.0	64.7				53.8	76.0	61.8				$20,192
Waddell School	Public	K-4	163 Broad Street	Manchester	06042	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 647-3392	509	40	12.8	64.8%	80 (15.7%)	121 (23.8%)	180 (35.4%)	102 (20.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.9%)	25.7	348^th of 497 public elementary schools	30.0%		25.9	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%	8		33.7	31.3					54.3	27.4					$21,378

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Street School

Is Lake Street School a good school?

Lake Street School ranks 214^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Street School?

Students at Lake Street School are 63% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Lake Street School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Lake Street School.

What district is Lake Street School in?

Vernon School District

What schools do graduates of Lake Street School attend?

Students who attend Lake Street School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vernon Center Middle School
High : Rockville High School

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