Excellent
#55 of 280 schools in VT
Top 19% in state
Founders Memorial 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 3rd – 5th.
33 Founders Road, Essex Junction, VT 05452
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Founders Memorial School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Founders Memorial 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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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
$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 | 2.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Thomas Fleming SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 4–5 | 2.9 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Jericho Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Trinity Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 3.5 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
- #6 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.
Founders Memorial School is listed in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Founders Memorial School
Founders Memorial School is a public elementary school in Essex Junction, VT, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, serving approximately 351 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Founders Memorial School
What grades does Founders Memorial School serve?
Founders Memorial School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Founders Memorial School?
Founders Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Memorial School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Founders Memorial School rank in VT?
Founders Memorial School ranks #55 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Founders Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Founders Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Founders Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Founders Memorial School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Founders Memorial School a charter school?
No, Founders Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Founders Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Founders Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Founders Memorial School?
25.4% of students at Founders Memorial 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (802) 879-6326
- 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.
- 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 05452; 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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