Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pomfret School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-89%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
4%
3%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
1%
20%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pomfret School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% VT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Pomfret School?
53 students attend Pomfret School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pomfret School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pomfret School?
Pomfret School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pomfret School offer ?
Pomfret School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pomfret School part of?
Pomfret School is part of Pomfret School District.
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