Very Good
#93 of 280 schools in VT
Top 33% in state
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Elementary School · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 · Shaftsbury, VT
A Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
150 Buck Hill Road, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shaftsbury Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shaftsbury 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
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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
$88,417
Median home value
$245,700
Median rent
$742/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05262; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mt Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.8 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Southshire Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Village School of No.benningtonPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Molly Stark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 423 | 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.
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,079NCES 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.
Shaftsbury Elementary School is listed in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shaftsbury, VT, part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shaftsbury Elementary School
What grades does Shaftsbury Elementary School serve?
Shaftsbury Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Shaftsbury Elementary School?
Shaftsbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaftsbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaftsbury Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shaftsbury Elementary School rank in VT?
Shaftsbury Elementary School ranks #93 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Shaftsbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shaftsbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Shaftsbury Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaftsbury Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Shaftsbury Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shaftsbury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaftsbury Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shaftsbury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shaftsbury Elementary School?
63.6% of students at Shaftsbury 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (802) 442-4373
- Area population (ZIP 05262)
- 1,979
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 05262; 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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