Excellent
#180 of 990 schools in CT
Top 18% in state
Lake Street School
Elementary School · Vernon School District · Vernon, CT
A Vernon School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 Lake St., Vernon, CT 06066
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Street School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,070/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,766
Median home value
$255,000
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Center Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Bowers SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Bolton Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 481 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vernon School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Street School is listed in Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Street School
Lake Street School is a public elementary school in Vernon, CT, part of Vernon School District, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Street School
What grades does Lake Street School serve?
Lake Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Street School?
Lake Street School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Street School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Street School rank in CT?
Lake Street School ranks #180 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Lake Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Street School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Street School a charter school?
No, Lake Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Street School a Title I school?
No, Lake Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Street School?
42.6% of students at Lake Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (860) 870-6085
- Area population (ZIP 06066)
- 30,377
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06066; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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