Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Royalton Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 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 148 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Royalton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Royalton Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
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
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 #126 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
148 students attend South Royalton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Royalton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Royalton Elementary School part of?
South Royalton Elementary School is part of White River Unified School District.
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