Buckley School vs Lake Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckley School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
Lake Street School
Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Buckley School Manchester, Connecticut | Lake Street School Vernon, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #348 of 596 | #154 of 596 |
| National rank | #18564 of 50,301 | #3526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Manchester | Vernon |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 59.4).
- •Lake Street School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Lake Street School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Lake Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 52.5%).
- •Buckley School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.7).
- •Buckley School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 235.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckley School better than Lake Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Street School ranks higher (82.7 vs 59.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckley School and Lake Street School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Vernon in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckley School: 284. Lake Street School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckley School and Lake Street School rank in Connecticut?
Buckley School is 348th of 596 and Lake Street School is 154th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).