Needs Improvement
#261 of 280 schools in VT
Orleans Elementary School
Elementary School · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District · Orleans, VT
A Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
53 School Street, Orleans, VT 05860
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orleans Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 30% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orleans 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low156/100K
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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
$60,238
Median home value
$187,000
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05860; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownington Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Irasburg Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Barton Graded SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| St Pauls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 30 | 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.
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,868NCES 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.
Orleans Elementary School is listed in Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orleans Elementary School
Orleans Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orleans, VT, part of Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District, serving approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orleans Elementary School
What grades does Orleans Elementary School serve?
Orleans Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orleans Elementary School rank in VT?
Orleans Elementary School ranks #261 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Orleans Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orleans Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Orleans Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orleans Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Orleans Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orleans Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orleans Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orleans Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orleans Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Orleans 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orleans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (802) 754-6650
- Area population (ZIP 05860)
- 2,859
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 05860; 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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