Ferrisburgh Central School

56 Little Chicago Road
Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
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Top 10%
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ferrisburgh Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 10% in VT
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferrisburgh Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Ferrisburgh Central School's student population of 166 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Ferrisburgh Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferrisburgh Central School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#21 out of 281 schools
(Top 10%)
50-54%
33%
65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
96%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferrisburgh Central School's ranking?
Ferrisburgh Central School is ranked #21 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Ferrisburgh Central School?
166 students attend Ferrisburgh Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ferrisburgh Central School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferrisburgh Central School?
Ferrisburgh Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ferrisburgh Central School offer ?
Ferrisburgh Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferrisburgh Central School part of?
Ferrisburgh Central School is part of Addison Northwest Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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