Barre Town Elementary School
- Barre Town Elementary School serves 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Barre Town Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
- Barre Town Elementary School's student population of 853 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 853 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Barre Town Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Barre Town Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #79 out of 290 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 53% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 58% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 97% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barre Town School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barre Town Elementary School is Central Vermont Career Center (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Barre City Elementary Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Barre Barre City Elementary Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 880 students
1.5 miles
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541 1.5 PK-8 880 - Barre Central Vermont Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
50 Crimson Tide Way
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237 1.5 9-12 n/a - Barre Spaulding Uhsd #41 Grades: 9-12 | 658 students
1.5 miles
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811 1.5 9-12 658 - East Barre Orange Center School Grades: PK-8 | 103 students
4.3 miles
357 U.s. Route 302
East Barre, VT 05649
(802) 476-3278 4.3 PK-8 103 - Williamstown Williamstown Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 273 students
4.3 miles
120 Hebert Road
Williamstown, VT 05679
(802) 433-5350 4.3 6-12 273
School Reviews
| 5 I am overall pleased with this school - Posted by Parent - afuvm |
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