Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Royalton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Royalton Elementary School's student population of 168 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
South Royalton 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 South Royalton Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
n/a
3%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Royalton Elementary School's ranking?
South Royalton Elementary School is ranked #188 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend South Royalton Elementary School?
168 students attend South Royalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Royalton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Royalton Elementary School?
South Royalton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Royalton Elementary School offer ?
South Royalton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Royalton Elementary School part of?
South Royalton Elementary School is part of White River Unified School District #79.
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