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#140 of 280 schools in VT

Top 50% in state

Vernon Elementary School

Elementary School · Vernon School District · Vernon, VT

An elementary school in Vernon, VT serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

381 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon, VT 05354

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$20,362
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Vernon Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vernon 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low48/100K

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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

$79,601

Median home value

$260,900

Median rent

$1,043/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hinsdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–51.1 mi251Compare →
Oak Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–64.9 mi130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Vernon School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$20,362NCES 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.

Vernon Elementary School is listed in Vernon School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vernon Elementary School

Vernon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vernon, VT, part of Vernon School District, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vernon Elementary School

What grades does Vernon Elementary School serve?

Vernon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Vernon Elementary School?

Vernon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vernon Elementary School rank in VT?

Vernon Elementary School ranks #140 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Vernon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vernon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Vernon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vernon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Vernon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vernon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Vernon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernon Elementary School?

50.8% of students at Vernon 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
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Windham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 05354)
2,444
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
42.6
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 05354; 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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