Excellent
#35 of 280 schools in VT
Top 12% in state
Ripton Elementary School
Elementary School · Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 · Ripton, VT
An Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 155, Ripton, VT 05766
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ripton Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
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 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ripton 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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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
$118,542
Median home value
$329,700
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05766; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 68 | Compare → |
| Middlebury Id #4 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 506 | Compare → |
| Salisbury Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 55 | Compare → |
| Shoreham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 75 | 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.
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $25,531NCES 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.
Ripton Elementary School is listed in Addison Central Unified Union School District #55; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripton Elementary School
Ripton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ripton, VT, part of Addison Central Unified Union School District #55, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripton Elementary School
What grades does Ripton Elementary School serve?
Ripton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ripton Elementary School?
Ripton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripton Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripton Elementary School rank in VT?
Ripton Elementary School ranks #35 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Ripton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Ripton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripton Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Ripton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ripton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ripton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ripton Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Ripton 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Addison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (802) 388-2208
- Area population (ZIP 05766)
- 508
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 05766; 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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