Lake Street School

www.vernonpublicschools.org/lake-street-school

235 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Street School, located in Vernon, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Vernon Public Schools district, primarily catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth. By prioritizing small-class settings and a child-centered approach, the institution aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition into the upper elementary levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lake Street School places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and safe, utilizing various programs and resources to help students develop both character and critical thinking abilities. Through a combination of traditional instruction and a focus on the "whole child," the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where young learners can thrive academically and socially within the Vernon community.

235

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	42
Black	9
Asian	22
Two or More	23

White
139 (59.1%)
Hispanic
42 (17.9%)
Two or More
23 (9.8%)
Asian
22 (9.4%)
Black
9 (3.8%)

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)870-6085
Website:	http://www.vernonpublicschools.org/lake-street-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 44