Rutland Northwest School

80 Pierpoint Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rutland Northwest School serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rutland Northwest School's student population of 239 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rutland Northwest School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
3%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
88%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rutland Northwest School often compared to?
Rutland Northwest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rutland Northeast Primary School, Rutland Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rutland Northwest School?
239 students attend Rutland Northwest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rutland Northwest School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutland Northwest School?
Rutland Northwest School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rutland Northwest School offer ?
Rutland Northwest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutland Northwest School part of?
Rutland Northwest School is part of Rutland City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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