Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Waitsfield Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waitsfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Waitsfield Elementary School's student population of 159 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waitsfield Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waitsfield Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#6 out of 281 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waitsfield Elementary School's ranking?
Waitsfield Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Waitsfield Elementary School?
159 students attend Waitsfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waitsfield Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waitsfield Elementary School?
Waitsfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waitsfield Elementary School offer ?
Waitsfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waitsfield Elementary School part of?
Waitsfield Elementary School is part of Harwood Unified School District.
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