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#158 of 280 schools in VT
Weathersfield School
Elementary School · Weathersfield School District · Ascutney, VT
An elementary school in Ascutney, VT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
P.O. Box 279, Ascutney, VT 05030
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weathersfield School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 20 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weathersfield 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low9/100K
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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)
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Disnard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Bluff SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Claremont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 122 | 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.
Weathersfield School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,504NCES 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.
Weathersfield School is listed in Weathersfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weathersfield School
Weathersfield School is a public elementary school in Ascutney, VT, part of Weathersfield School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weathersfield School
What grades does Weathersfield School serve?
Weathersfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Weathersfield School?
Weathersfield School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weathersfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weathersfield School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weathersfield School rank in VT?
Weathersfield School ranks #158 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Weathersfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weathersfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Weathersfield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weathersfield School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weathersfield School a charter school?
No, Weathersfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weathersfield School a Title I school?
No, Weathersfield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weathersfield School?
42.6% of students at Weathersfield 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
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (802) 674-5400
- Area population (ZIP 05030)
- 92
- Area median age
- 64.5
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 05030; 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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