Waitsfield Elementary School

Waitsfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waitsfield, VT, part of the Harwood Unified Union School District #60. The school serves approximately 164 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 89.6th percentile among VT schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 62% proficiency in math and 70% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $94,837, where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 164 students, Waitsfield Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Waitsfield Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.