Orleans Elementary School
- Orleans Elementary School serves 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Orleans Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 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), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Orleans Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Orleans Elementary School's student population of 125 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 125 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Orleans Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Orleans 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 School Rank (16-17) | #43 out of 290 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 97% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orleans Incorporated School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Orleans Elementary School is Lake Region Uhsd #24 (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brownington Central School (3.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Orleans Lake Region Uhsd #24 Grades: 9-12 | 380 students
2.1 miles
317 Lake Region Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802)754-6521 2.1 9-12 380 - Orleans Brownington Central School Grades: PK-8 | 117 students
3.0 miles
103 Chase Road
Orleans, VT 05860
(802)754-8467 3.0 PK-8 117 - Irasburg Irasburg Village School Grades: PK-8 | 139 students
3.8 miles
292 Route 58 East
Irasburg, VT 05845
(802)754-8810 3.8 PK-8 139 - Barton Barton Graded School Grades: PK-8 | 160 students
4.3 miles
137 Church Street
Barton, VT 05822
(802)525-3636 4.3 PK-8 160 - Coventry Coventry Village School Grades: PK-8 | 145 students
5.0 miles
348 Route 5
Coventry, VT 05825
(802)754-6464 5.0 PK-8 145
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