Below Average
#220 of 280 schools in VT
Ferrisburgh Central School
Elementary School · Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 · Ferrisburgh, VT
An Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
56 Little Chicago Road, Ferrisburgh, VT 05456
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferrisburgh Central School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 50% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ferrisburgh Central 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$138,214
Median home value
$419,400
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vergennes Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Champlain Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 41 | 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.
Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,871NCES 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.
Ferrisburgh Central School is listed in Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferrisburgh Central School
Ferrisburgh Central School is a public elementary school in Ferrisburgh, VT, part of Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferrisburgh Central School
What grades does Ferrisburgh Central School serve?
Ferrisburgh Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ferrisburgh Central School?
Ferrisburgh Central School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferrisburgh Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferrisburgh Central School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferrisburgh Central School rank in VT?
Ferrisburgh Central School ranks #220 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Ferrisburgh Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferrisburgh Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ferrisburgh Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferrisburgh Central School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Ferrisburgh Central School a charter school?
No, Ferrisburgh Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferrisburgh Central School a Title I school?
No, Ferrisburgh Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferrisburgh Central School?
25.8% of students at Ferrisburgh Central 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Addison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (802) 877-3463
- Area population (ZIP 05456)
- 978
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 05456; 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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