Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charleston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charleston Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in West Charleston, VT, covering approximately 38.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point being around 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charleston Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charleston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charleston Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
White
97%
87%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston Elementary School's ranking?
Charleston Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Charleston Elementary School often compared to?
Charleston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy School, Albany Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
118 students attend Charleston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Charleston Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charleston Elementary School offer ?
Charleston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charleston Elementary School part of?
Charleston Elementary School is part of Charleston School District.
School Reviews
Review Charleston Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
