Excellent
#6 of 280 schools in VT
Top 2% in state
Calais Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 · Plainfield, VT
A Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
321 Lightening Ridge Road, Plainfield, VT 05667
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calais Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Calais Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,938
Median home value
$285,300
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Valley Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| East Montpelier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Twinfield Union SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Berlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,228NCES 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.
Calais Elementary School is listed in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calais Elementary School
Calais Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plainfield, VT, part of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, serving approximately 92 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calais Elementary School
What grades does Calais Elementary School serve?
Calais Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Calais Elementary School?
Calais Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calais Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calais Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calais Elementary School rank in VT?
Calais Elementary School ranks #6 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Calais Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calais Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Calais Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calais Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Calais Elementary School a charter school?
No, Calais Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calais Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Calais Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calais Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Calais Elementary School 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
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Phone
- (802) 454-7777
- Area population (ZIP 05667)
- 2,245
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 05667; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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