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#202 of 280 schools in VT
Thetford Elementary School
Elementary School · Thetford School District · Thetford, VT
An elementary school in Thetford, VT where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 182, Thetford, VT 05074
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thetford Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 37% 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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thetford 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average280/100K
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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.
Thetford School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,942NCES 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.
Thetford Elementary School is listed in Thetford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thetford Elementary School
Thetford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thetford, VT, part of Thetford School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #202 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 Thetford Elementary School
What grades does Thetford Elementary School serve?
Thetford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Thetford Elementary School?
Thetford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thetford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thetford Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thetford Elementary School rank in VT?
Thetford Elementary School ranks #202 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Thetford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thetford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Thetford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thetford Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thetford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thetford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thetford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thetford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thetford Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Thetford 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
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (802) 785-2426
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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