Skinner Road School

www.vernonpublicschools.org/skinner-road-school

340 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Skinner Road School, located in Vernon, Connecticut, serves as a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the local community. As part of the Vernon Public Schools district, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body. The school emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to ensure that each child has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their formative years.

The school is committed to maintaining a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while encouraging a culture of inclusivity and curiosity. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Skinner Road School often highlights the importance of character building, school spirit, and proactive communication with parents. Through its digital presence, the school provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities, reflecting its mission to keep the school community well-informed and connected.

340

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skinner Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	86
Black	37
Asian	59
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
124 (36.5%)
Hispanic
86 (25.3%)
Asian
59 (17.4%)
Black
37 (10.9%)
Two or More
33 (9.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)870-6180
Website:	http://www.vernonpublicschools.org/skinner-road-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 51