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#197 of 280 schools in VT
Vergennes Union Elementary School
Elementary School · Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 · Vergennes, VT
An Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
43 East Street, Vergennes, VT 05491
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vergennes Union Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 40% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vergennes Union 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated817/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vergennes), 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
$91,053
Median home value
$306,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05491; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Ferrisburgh Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 236 | 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.
Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,871NCES 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.
Vergennes Union Elementary School is listed in Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vergennes Union Elementary School
Vergennes Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vergennes, VT, part of Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vergennes Union Elementary School
What grades does Vergennes Union Elementary School serve?
Vergennes Union Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Vergennes Union Elementary School?
Vergennes Union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vergennes Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vergennes Union Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vergennes Union Elementary School rank in VT?
Vergennes Union Elementary School ranks #197 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Vergennes Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vergennes Union 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 Vergennes Union Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vergennes Union Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Vergennes Union Elementary School a charter school?
No, Vergennes Union Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vergennes Union Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Vergennes Union Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vergennes Union Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Vergennes Union 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
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Addison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (802) 877-3761
- Area population (ZIP 05491)
- 5,750
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 05491; 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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