Guilford Lakes School

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Guilford Lakes School ranks 106 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Guilford Lakes School is an elementary school in Guilford, Connecticut, serving around 350 students in grades PK-4. It is part of the Guilford School District, which is ranked 25th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Guilford Lakes School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3 and 4. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.8% of 3rd graders and 66.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9% and 49.4% respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Killingworth Elementary School and Totoket Valley Elementary School. Additionally, Guilford Lakes School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 13.2 over the past three years, lower than the nearby schools.

Guilford Lakes School's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent years, suggests the school is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population. While the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, it still outperforms the state and nearby schools in academic achievement. The school's higher spending per student, at $17,641 in 2018-2019, may be a contributing factor to its success, along with effective teaching practices and additional resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

40 Maupas Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437

(203) 453-5201

District: Guilford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,520

Students who attend Guilford Lakes School usually attend:

Middle:	A. Baldwin Middle School
	E. C. Adams Middle School
High:	Guilford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guilford Lakes School ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Guilford Lakes School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Guilford School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Guilford School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guilford Lakes School is 12.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Guilford School District! (See more...)

Compare Guilford Lakes School employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guilford Lakes School is $21,520, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Guilford School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guilford Lakes School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford Lakes School 106^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Guilford Lakes School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Guilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford School District 25^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guilford Lakes School

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Rank History for all students at Guilford Lakes School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	86.93	9^th	570	98.4%
2007	81.29	70^th	568	87.7%
2008	79.84	91^st	565	83.9%
2009	75.20	162^nd	566	71.4%
2010	78.40	117^th	579	79.8%
2011	80.85	74^th	565	86.9%
2012	77.67	119^th	564	78.9%
2013	74.02	177^th	557	68.2%
2015	92.00	18^th	551	96.7%
2016	92.02	13^th	518	97.5%
2017	89.46	34^th	519	93.4%
2018	90.48	35^th	532	93.4%
2019	90.52	31^st	522	94.1%
2021	89.25	52^nd	538	90.3%
2022	82.84	88^th	490	82.0%
2023	84.54	81^st	491	83.5%
2024	80.82	106^th	497	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Guilford Lakes School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.64	76^th	455	83.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Guilford Lakes School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.56	48^th	445	89.2%

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Rank History for White students at Guilford Lakes School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.65	39^th	296	86.8%
2019	78.99	52^nd	295	82.4%
2021	77.74	61^st	327	81.3%
2022	59.45	117^th	252	53.6%
2023	61.65	118^th	262	55.0%
2024	59.49	121^st	250	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Guilford Lakes School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	401	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	406
1989	382	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	388
1990	345	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	351
1991	357	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
1992	332	1	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	342
1993	324	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	333
1994	313	1	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	322
1995	293	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	300
1996	293	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	300
1997	358	3	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	375
1998	369	2	16	4	1	n/a	n/a	392
1999	419	4	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
2000	437	5	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	461
2001	415	5	17	4	0	n/a	n/a	441
2002	418	3	20	9	0	n/a	n/a	450
2003	418	3	20	9	0	n/a	n/a	450
2004	429	1	20	12	0	n/a	n/a	462
2005	422	4	20	11	0	n/a	n/a	457
2006	502	5	31	12	0	n/a	n/a	550
2007	414	8	24	11	0	n/a	n/a	457
2008	404	6	21	17	1	n/a	n/a	449
2009	394	8	18	17	1	n/a	n/a	438
2010	393	8	17	15	0	n/a	n/a	433
2011	367	12	10	16	1	0	3	409
2012	349	8	12	14	1	0	5	389
2013	325	4	18	11	1	0	3	362
2014	303	8	15	13	1	0	3	343
2015	278	7	17	19	1	0	7	329
2016	264	7	19	20	0	0	12	322
2017	246	6	20	21	0	0	14	307
2018	228	5	17	30	0	0	15	295
2019	248	3	17	26	0	0	16	310
2020	248	3	17	32	0	0	16	316
2021	226	2	18	27	0	0	19	292
2022	250	2	17	39	0	0	24	332
2023	248	1	17	49	0	0	35	350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guilford Lakes School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	24.0	16.9	n/a
1989	388	22.8	17.0	n/a
1990	351	20.3	17.2	n/a
1991	364	22.3	16.3	n/a
1992	342	20.7	16.5	4.1
1993	333	20.9	15.9	0.3
1994	322	18.7	17.2	4
1995	300	16.7	18.0	3
1996	300	16.7	18.0	3
1997	375	23.2	16.2	1.9
1998	392	25.9	15.1	1.8
1999	439	25.9	16.9	1.6
2000	461	28.4	16.2	2.6
2001	441	28.7	15.4	n/a
2002	450	26.0	17.3	1.8
2003	450	26.0	17.3	1.8
2004	462	27.0	17.1	1.5
2005	457	27.3	16.7	n/a
2006	550	26.4	20.8	4.2
2007	457	29.0	15.8	5
2008	449	30.0	15.0	4.5
2009	438	32.8	14.6	3.7
2010	433	29.5	14.6	6
2011	409	29.6	13.8	5.1
2012	389	29.6	13.1	5.9
2013	362	28.1	12.8	6.1
2014	343	27.9	12.2	7.9
2015	329	28.0	11.7	7.9
2016	322	29.0	11.1	8.1
2017	307	26.6	11.5	10.1
2018	295	27.5	10.7	8.5
2019	310	26.6	11.6	7.4
2020	316	27.7	11.3	7.6
2021	292	26.7	10.9	8.9
2022	332	25.1	13.2	8.1
2023	350	28.1	12.4	9.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guilford Lakes School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	406	24.0	16.9	n/a
1989	388	22.8	17.0	n/a
1990	351	20.3	17.2	n/a
1991	364	22.3	16.3	n/a
1992	342	20.7	16.5	4.1
1993	333	20.9	15.9	0.3
1994	322	18.7	17.2	4
1995	300	16.7	18.0	3
1996	300	16.7	18.0	3
1997	375	23.2	16.2	1.9
1998	392	25.9	15.1	1.8
1999	439	25.9	16.9	1.6
2000	461	28.4	16.2	2.6
2001	441	28.7	15.4	n/a
2002	450	26.0	17.3	1.8
2003	450	26.0	17.3	1.8
2004	462	27.0	17.1	1.5
2005	457	27.3	16.7	n/a
2006	550	26.4	20.8	4.2
2007	457	29.0	15.8	5
2008	449	30.0	15.0	4.5
2009	438	32.8	14.6	3.7
2010	433	29.5	14.6	6
2011	409	29.6	13.8	5.1
2012	389	29.6	13.1	5.9
2013	362	28.1	12.8	6.1
2014	343	27.9	12.2	7.9
2015	329	28.0	11.7	7.9
2016	322	29.0	11.1	8.1
2017	307	26.6	11.5	10.1
2018	295	27.5	10.7	8.5
2019	310	26.6	11.6	7.4
2020	316	27.7	11.3	7.6
2021	292	26.7	10.9	8.9
2022	332	25.1	13.2	8.1
2023	350	28.1	12.4	9.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Guilford Lakes School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,303
2019	$17,641
2020	$18,050
2021	$21,230
2022	$20,423
2023	$21,520

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Guilford Lakes School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 81^st of 491 Elementary schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Guilford Lakes School)	89.6	69.6	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Guilford School District)	81.6	71.6	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford Lakes School)	91.7	75	16.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford School District)	80.7	75.1	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guilford Lakes School)	82.8	75.4	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guilford School District)	78.2	74.6	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford Lakes School)	77.6	72.3	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford School District)	72.7	70.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	310	350	12.9%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	17	17
Hispanic	26	49	88.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	248
Two or More Races	16	35	118.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.4%	9.1%	1.7%

Schools Near Guilford Lakes School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Guilford Lakes School	Public	PK, KG-4	40 Maupas Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-5201	350	28	12.4	9.1%	248 (70.9%)	1 (0.3%)	49 (14.0%)	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.0%)	80.8	106^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.7%		84.5	81^st of 491 public elementary schools	83.5%	25		70.8	66.1		75.0	71.4		$21,520
A. W. Cox School	Public	K-4	143 Three Mile Course	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 453-5291	262	22	12.1	13.4%	189 (72.1%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (12.2%)	25 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	78.1	125^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.8%		82.5	100^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.6%	25		59.5	77.4		61.9	75.5		$21,105
Calvin Leete School	Public	K-4	280 South Union St.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-2726	225	20	11.0	9.8%	177 (78.7%)	5 (2.2%)	14 (6.2%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.9%)	92.2	14^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.2%		86.7	64^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.0%	50		87.5	86.5		81.3	78.4		$21,776
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School	Public	K-3	982 Durham Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 245-6440	316	29	10.8	1.6%	282 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)								(n/a)		74.1			82.4			$21,450
Melissa Jones School	Public	K-4	181 Ledge Hill Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 457-0773	285	23	12.3	13.7%	233 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.6%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	82.3	93^rd of 497 public elementary schools	81.3%		76	138^th of 491 public elementary schools	71.9%	45		71.7	71.9		76.1	68.8		$20,812
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School	Public	4-5	980 Durham Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6400	354	34	10.5	5.6%	290 (81.9%)	6 (1.7%)	27 (7.6%)	18 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	90.6	29^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.2%		89.3	42^nd of 491 public elementary schools	91.4%	13	75.1		85.3	82.1		83.5	77.5	$22,452
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School	Public	K-3	331 Copse Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6460	362	32	11.3	2.5%	295 (81.5%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (8.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.2%)								(n/a)		85.4			85.4			$21,838
Mary R. Tisko School	Public	PK, KG-4	118 Damascus Rd.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 483-1826	352	30	11.8	19.6%	286 (81.3%)	6 (1.7%)	39 (11.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.1%)	72.5	156^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.6%		62.8	198^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.7%	42		60.6	62.1		69.7	65.5		$21,707
Jerome Harrison School	Public	PK, KG-2	335 Foxon Rd.	North Branford	06471	New Haven County	North Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 484-1235	387	32	12.0	23.5%	336 (86.8%)	5 (1.3%)	28 (7.2%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)								$19,973
Killingworth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	340 Route 81	Higganum	06419	Middlesex County	Regional School District 17	No	No	No	No	(860) 663-1121	265	24	11.2	12.1%	237 (89.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.7%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)		63.3						$22,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford Lakes School

How many students attend Guilford Lakes School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Guilford Lakes School.

What schools do graduates of Guilford Lakes School attend?

Students who attend Guilford Lakes School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A. Baldwin Middle School
Middle : E. C. Adams Middle School
High : Guilford High School

Is Guilford Lakes School a good school?

Guilford Lakes School ranks 106^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Guilford Lakes School in?

Guilford School District

What is the racial makeup of Guilford Lakes School?

Students at Guilford Lakes School are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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