Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barre Town Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barre Town Elementary School's student population of 780 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barre Town Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barre Town Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#157 out of 281 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barre Town Elementary School's ranking?
Barre Town Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Barre Town Elementary School often compared to?
Barre Town Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barre City Elementary/middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Barre Town Elementary School?
780 students attend Barre Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Barre Town Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barre Town Elementary School?
Barre Town Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barre Town Elementary School offer ?
Barre Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barre Town Elementary School part of?
Barre Town Elementary School is part of Barre Unified Union School District #97.
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