Samuel Morey Elementary School

214 School Street
Fairlee, VT 05045
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Morey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Samuel Morey Elementary School's student population of 108 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Samuel Morey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel Morey Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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)
#161 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-49%
40%
30-39%
44%
≤20%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
3%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08
(22-23)
13%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samuel Morey Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel Morey Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Samuel Morey Elementary School?
108 students attend Samuel Morey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Samuel Morey Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Morey Elementary School?
Samuel Morey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel Morey Elementary School offer ?
Samuel Morey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel Morey Elementary School part of?
Samuel Morey Elementary School is part of Rivendell Interstate School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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