Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lake Garda Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Garda Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Garda Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Garda Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#260 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
70%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Garda Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Garda Elementary School is ranked #260 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Lake Garda Elementary School?
424 students attend Lake Garda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lake Garda Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Garda Elementary School?
Lake Garda Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Garda Elementary School offer ?
Lake Garda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Garda Elementary School part of?
Lake Garda Elementary School is part of Regional School District 10.
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