Center Road School

www.vernonpublicschools.org/center-road-school-home

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Center Road School, located in Vernon, Connecticut, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Vernon Public Schools district. It is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Center Road School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership with local families. The school typically integrates various extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to promote inclusivity, character building, and creative expression. By focusing on a collaborative learning atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the classroom and the broader community.

443

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	104
Black	54
Asian	22
Two or More	39

White
224 (50.6%)
Hispanic
104 (23.5%)
Black
54 (12.2%)
Two or More
39 (8.8%)
Asian
22 (5.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vernon School District
Phone:	(860)870-6300
Website:	http://www.vernonpublicschools.org/center-road-school-home
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 75