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#188 of 280 schools in VT
Westford Elementary School
Elementary School · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 · Westford, VT
An Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
146 Brookside Road, Westford, VT 05494
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westford Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 47% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westford 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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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
$111,875
Median home value
$367,900
Median rent
$1,923/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05494; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Bellows Free Academy Elementary (fairfax)Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Milton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Essex Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $29,767NCES 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.
Westford Elementary School is listed in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westford Elementary School
Westford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westford, VT, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union Sd #51, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westford Elementary School
What grades does Westford Elementary School serve?
Westford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Westford Elementary School?
Westford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westford Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westford Elementary School rank in VT?
Westford Elementary School ranks #188 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Westford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Westford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westford Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Westford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westford Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Westford 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (802) 878-5932
- Area population (ZIP 05494)
- 1,771
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 05494; 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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