Calais Elementary School

321 Lightening Ridge Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
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Top 20%
Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calais Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calais Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Calais Elementary School's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
108 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Calais Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calais Elementary School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#46 out of 281 schools
(Top 20%)
40-49%
33%
60-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
3%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
84%
88%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calais Elementary School's ranking?
Calais Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Calais Elementary School often compared to?
Calais Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Montpelier Elementary School, Doty Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Calais Elementary School?
108 students attend Calais Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Calais Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calais Elementary School?
Calais Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Calais Elementary School offer ?
Calais Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calais Elementary School part of?
Calais Elementary School is part of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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