Excellent
#13 of 280 schools in VT
Top 4% in state
Waitsfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 · Waitsfield, VT
A Harwood Unified Union School District #60 elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3951 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waitsfield Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waitsfield 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,837
Median home value
$434,200
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05673; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Moretown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Brookside Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 409 | Compare → |
| Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harwood Unified Union School District #60
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,132NCES 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.
Waitsfield Elementary School is listed in Harwood Unified Union School District #60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waitsfield Elementary School
Waitsfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waitsfield, VT, part of Harwood Unified Union School District #60, serving approximately 164 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waitsfield Elementary School
What grades does Waitsfield Elementary School serve?
Waitsfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Waitsfield Elementary School?
Waitsfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waitsfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waitsfield Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waitsfield Elementary School rank in VT?
Waitsfield Elementary School ranks #13 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Waitsfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waitsfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Waitsfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waitsfield Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Waitsfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waitsfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waitsfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waitsfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waitsfield Elementary School?
28.7% of students at Waitsfield 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
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (802) 496-3643
- Area population (ZIP 05673)
- 2,465
- Area median age
- 46.4
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.
- 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 05673; 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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