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#126 of 280 schools in VT
Top 45% in state
Castleton Elementary School
Elementary School · Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 · Castleton, VT
A Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 68, Castleton, VT 05735
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Castleton Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Castleton 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
- County Safety: Low48/100K
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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
$76,816
Median home value
$226,800
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Benson Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 98 | Compare → |
| Orwell Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 118 | 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.
Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,291NCES 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.
Castleton Elementary School is listed in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Castleton Elementary School
Castleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Castleton, VT, part of Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62, serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Castleton Elementary School
What grades does Castleton Elementary School serve?
Castleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Castleton Elementary School?
Castleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castleton Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castleton Elementary School rank in VT?
Castleton Elementary School ranks #126 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Castleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Castleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Castleton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castleton Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Castleton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Castleton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castleton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Castleton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castleton Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Castleton 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (802) 468-5624
- Area population (ZIP 05735)
- 3,632
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 05735; 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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