Lake Garda Elementary School vs Verplanck School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Garda Elementary School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Verplanck School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Lake Garda Elementary School Burlington, Connecticut | Verplanck School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 596 | #505 of 596 |
| National rank | #1552 of 50,301 | #37763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 466 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| city | Burlington | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Garda Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 31.2).
- •Lake Garda Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Lake Garda Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Lake Garda Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 77.5%).
- •Verplanck School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
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 Lake Garda Elementary School better than Verplanck School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Garda Elementary School ranks higher (87.3 vs 31.2 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 Lake Garda Elementary School and Verplanck School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Garda Elementary School: 466. Verplanck School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Garda Elementary School and Verplanck School rank in Connecticut?
Lake Garda Elementary School is 110th of 596 and Verplanck School is 505th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).