Northwest Primary School

80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Northwest Primary School serves 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Northwest Primary School's student population of 203 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Northwest Primary School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
80%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Northwest Primary School often compared to?
Northwest Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Primary School, Rutland Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
203 students attend Northwest Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Northwest Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northwest Primary School offer ?
Northwest Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwest Primary School part of?
Northwest Primary School is part of Rutland City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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