Very Good
#91 of 280 schools in VT
Top 32% in state
Based on limited data
Elm Hill School
Elementary School · Springfield School District · Springfield, VT
A Springfield School District elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Hoover Street, Springfield, VT 05156
- Math 57% proficient (2009)
- Reading 77% proficient (2009)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Elm Hill School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Elm Hill 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,292
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Charlestown Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.8 mi | 26 | 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.
Springfield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,491NCES 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.
Elm Hill School is listed in Springfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Hill School
Elm Hill School is a public elementary school in Springfield, VT, part of Springfield School District, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Hill School
What grades does Elm Hill School serve?
Elm Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Elm Hill School?
Elm Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Hill School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Hill School rank in VT?
Elm Hill School ranks #91 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Elm Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Elm Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Hill School has 57% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Elm Hill School a charter school?
No, Elm Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Hill School a Title I school?
No, Elm Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Hill School?
70.5% of students at Elm Hill 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (802) 885-5154
- Area population (ZIP 05156)
- 9,028
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 05156; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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