Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northfield Elementary School's student population of 281 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#125 out of 281 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
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 Northfield Elementary School's ranking?
Northfield Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
281 students attend Northfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Northfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northfield Elementary School offer ?
Northfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Elementary School part of?
Northfield Elementary School is part of Paine Mountain School District.
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