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#258 of 280 schools in VT
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)
Elementary School · Fairfax School District · Fairfax, VT
A Fairfax School District elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Hunt Street, Fairfax, VT 05454
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,438
Median home value
$361,000
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Fletcher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 4.4 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| The Barn SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fairfax School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) is listed in Fairfax School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) is a public elementary school in Fairfax, VT, part of Fairfax School District, serving approximately 602 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)
What grades does Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) serve?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) rank in VT?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) ranks #258 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) a charter school?
No, Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) a Title I school?
No, Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)?
25.4% of students at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (802) 849-6711
- Area population (ZIP 05454)
- 5,195
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05454; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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