First Branch Elementary School

First Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tunbridge, VT, part of the First Branch Unified School District #82. The school serves approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K – 4th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 86.1th percentile among VT schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math and 41% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,893, where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 157 students, First Branch Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, First Branch Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.