Porters Point School

490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Porters Point School serves 359 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 Black and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Porters Point School serves the southwest part of Colchester, VT, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Families typically find a drive to the school takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 4.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Porters Point School's student population of 359 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Porters Point School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
87%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.3%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Panda
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Porters Point School often compared to?
Porters Point Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Memorial School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Porters Point School?
359 students attend Porters Point School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Porters Point School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Porters Point School?
Porters Point School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Porters Point School offer ?
Porters Point School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Porters Point School part of?
Porters Point School is part of Colchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Porters Point School located?
Porters Point School is located in the Malletts Bay neighborhood of Colchester, VT.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Porters Point School serves the southwest part of Colchester, VT, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Families typically find a drive to the school takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 4.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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