Lake Garda Elementary School
Tel:
(860)673-2511
- Lake Garda Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Lake Garda Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Garda Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Garda Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #164 out of 968 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 94% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Regional 10 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Garda Elementary School is Farmington High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northeast Ms/goal (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West District School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Unionville West District School Grades: K-4 | 309 students
1.5 miles
114 West District Road
Unionville, CT 06085
(860)673-2579 1.5 K-4 309 - Unionville Union School Grades: K-4 | 310 students
1.6 miles
173 School St.
Unionville, CT 06085
(860)673-2575 1.6 K-4 310 - Bristol Northeast Ms/goal Special Education School
Grades: 6-8 | 9 students
1.8 miles
530 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860)584-7839 1.8 6-8 9 - Bristol Northeast Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 450 students
1.9 miles
530 Stevens St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(860)584-7839 1.9 6-8 450 - Bristol Northeast Ms/extended Resource Special Education School
Grades: 6-7 | 5 students
1.9 miles
530 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860)584-7839 1.9 6-7 5
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