Below Average
#229 of 280 schools in VT
Based on limited data
Northwest Primary School
Elementary School · Rutland City School District · Rutland, VT
A Rutland City School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
80 Pierpoint Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701
- 20.3:1 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
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Primary 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,275/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rutland), 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
$58,744
Median home value
$202,800
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–11 | 0.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Northeast Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 261 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rutland City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $30,430NCES 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.
Northwest Primary School is listed in Rutland City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Primary School
Northwest Primary School is a public elementary school in Rutland, VT, part of Rutland City School District, serving approximately 203 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 280 schools in VT. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Primary School
What grades does Northwest Primary School serve?
Northwest Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Primary School rank in VT?
Northwest Primary School ranks #229 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Northwest Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northwest Primary School a charter school?
No, Northwest Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Primary School a Title I school?
No, Northwest Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Primary School?
77.3% of students at Northwest Primary 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
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (802) 773-1946
- Area population (ZIP 05701)
- 20,142
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 05701; 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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