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#163 of 280 schools in VT
Peacham Elementary School
Elementary School · Peacham School District · Peacham, VT
An elementary school in Peacham, VT where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 271, Peacham, VT 05862
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peacham Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2016, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peacham 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 20Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$93,594
Median home value
$253,800
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 150 | 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.
Peacham School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,424NCES 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.
Peacham Elementary School is listed in Peacham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peacham Elementary School
Peacham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Peacham, VT, part of Peacham School District, serving approximately 60 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #163 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peacham Elementary School
What grades does Peacham Elementary School serve?
Peacham Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Peacham Elementary School?
Peacham Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peacham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peacham Elementary School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peacham Elementary School rank in VT?
Peacham Elementary School ranks #163 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Peacham Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peacham Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Peacham Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peacham Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peacham Elementary School a charter school?
No, Peacham Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peacham Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Peacham Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peacham Elementary School?
28.3% of students at Peacham 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caledonia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (802) 592-3513
- Area population (ZIP 05862)
- 412
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 05862; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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