Below Average
#219 of 280 schools in VT
Rutland Town Elementary School
Elementary School · Rutland Town School District · Rutland Town, VT
An elementary school in Rutland Town, VT where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1612 Post Road, Rutland Town, VT 05701
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rutland Town Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2016, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rutland Town 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rutland Town), 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Rutland Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–11 | 1.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Rutland Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–6 | 1.9 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Northwest Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 203 | 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.
Rutland Town School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,436NCES 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.
Rutland Town Elementary School is listed in Rutland Town School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutland Town Elementary School
Rutland Town Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rutland Town, VT, part of Rutland Town School District, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutland Town Elementary School
What grades does Rutland Town Elementary School serve?
Rutland Town Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rutland Town Elementary School?
Rutland Town Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Town Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Town Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutland Town Elementary School rank in VT?
Rutland Town Elementary School ranks #219 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Rutland Town Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutland Town Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Rutland Town Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutland Town Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rutland Town Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rutland Town Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutland Town Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rutland Town Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rutland Town Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Rutland Town 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rutland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (802) 775-0566
- 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.
- 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 05701; 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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