Below Average
#214 of 280 schools in VT
Waterford Elementary School
Elementary School · Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 · Waterford, VT
A Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
276 Duck Pond Road, Waterford, VT 05819
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterford Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterford 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$59,844
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05819; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Graded/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Caledonia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 4.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 68 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,457NCES 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.
Waterford Elementary School is listed in Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterford Elementary School
Waterford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterford, VT, part of Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterford Elementary School
What grades does Waterford Elementary School serve?
Waterford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford 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 Waterford Elementary School rank in VT?
Waterford Elementary School ranks #214 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Waterford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Waterford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterford Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Waterford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waterford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waterford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterford Elementary School?
48.3% of students at Waterford 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caledonia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (802) 748-9393
- Area population (ZIP 05819)
- 9,323
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 05819; 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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