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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SALISBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090393000788

Salisbury Central School

45 Lincoln City Road, Lakeville, CT 06039 · (860) 435-9871 · Northwest Hills Planning Region
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL288 STUDENTS
Enrollment
288
Elementary
STATE 378
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
35 FTE teachers
STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
23%
66 students
STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
18
Kindergarten
28
Grade 1
34
Grade 2
29
Grade 3
27
Grade 4
28
Grade 5
32
Grade 6
26
Grade 7
41
Grade 8
25
Student demographics
White
21976%
STATE 46%
Hispanic
2810%
STATE 32%
Black
114%
STATE 12%
Asian
31%
STATE 5%
Two+
248%
STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14651%
Female
14049%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
73.4%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
72.3%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
288
-10 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 9.4:1
% White
76%
was 79%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Salisbury Central School

As a low-enrollment primary school in Lakeville, Connecticut, Salisbury Central School teaches 288 students from grades pre-K through 8, run under Salisbury School District. Compared to the state average of about 378 students per school, that is 24% smaller than typical.

Salisbury Central School sits inside Salisbury School District, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Salisbury Central School records that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 10% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 4% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Salisbury Central School has 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.6:1, putting Salisbury Central School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 23% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Northwest Hills Planning Region (around 37%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Northwest Hills Planning Region) reports that median household income runs about $93,551, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Salisbury Central School is one of 50 public schools in Northwest Hills Planning Region (combined enrollment of about 14,539 students).

Lee H. Kellogg School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 4.2 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 3%: 298 students in 2018 compared to 288 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 9.4:1 in 2018 to 8.1:1 today.

On this page, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Northwest Hills Planning Region at a glance

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Population
113,216
Census ACS
Median income
$93,551
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
14,539 students

Quick facts

School name
Salisbury Central School
District
Salisbury School District
Address
45 Lincoln City Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
Phone
(860) 435-9871
County
Northwest Hills Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
288
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
66 (23%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
090393000788
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Salisbury Central School
How many students attend Salisbury Central School?
Salisbury Central School enrolls approximately 288 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Salisbury Central School serve?
Salisbury Central School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Salisbury Central School?
Approximately 8.1:1 students per teacher at Salisbury Central School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Salisbury Central School?
At Salisbury Central School, the student body is approximately 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Salisbury Central School in?
Salisbury Central School is part of Salisbury School District.
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