Very Good
#66 of 280 schools in VT
Top 23% in state
Based on limited data
Essex Elementary School
Elementary School · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 · Essex Junction, VT
An Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1 Bixby Hill Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VT statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Essex 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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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
$97,697
Median home value
$404,200
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05452; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–3 | 3.2 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Jericho Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–3 | 3.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 94 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $29,767NCES 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.
Essex Elementary School is listed in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essex Elementary School
Essex Elementary School is a public elementary school in Essex Junction, VT, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 280 schools in VT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essex Elementary School
What grades does Essex Elementary School serve?
Essex Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Essex Elementary School?
Essex Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essex Elementary School rank in VT?
Essex Elementary School ranks #66 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Essex Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Essex Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Essex Elementary School a charter school?
No, Essex Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Essex Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Essex Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Essex 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (802) 878-2584
- Area population (ZIP 05452)
- 22,494
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- 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 05452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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