Very Good
#71 of 280 schools in VT
Top 25% in state
White River School
Elementary School · Hartford School District
102 Pine Street, White River Junction, VT 05001
Enrollment
206
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
206
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Vermont schools
#71 of 280
In White River Junction
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Hartford School District
Academic performance
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About White River School
White River School is a public elementary school in White River Junction, VT, part of Hartford School District. White River School serves approximately 206 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. White River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 280 schools in VT.
Structured state assessment records for White River School show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about White River School
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- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 8.0
- VT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at White River School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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White River School — Students at White River School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores VT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How White River School Compares
See how White River School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
102 Pine Street, White River Junction, VT 05001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering White River School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bernice A. Ray School (rated 9.3/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Hanover), which scores notably higher. Another option is Marion W. Cross School (rated 8.9/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Norwich), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hanover Street School (rated 8.5/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Lebanon), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in White River Junction, see our White River Junction schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Memorial Middle School White River Junction | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Hartford High School White River Junction | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Mt. Lebanon School W. Lebanon | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| POTTER S HOUSE SCHOOL Hartford | 1.4 mi | — |
| Dothan Brook School White River Junction | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Hanover High School Hanover | 3.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Marion W. Cross School Norwich | 4.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Ledyard Charter School Lebanon | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Hanover Street School Lebanon | 3.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Lebanon High School Lebanon | 3.4 mi | 9.6 |
| MONTESSORI DISCOVRY SCHOOL OF THE TWIN STATES, INC Lebanon | 3.5 mi | — |
| Bernice A. Ray School Hanover | 5.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Frances C. Richmond School Hanover | 5.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Lebanon Middle School Lebanon | 4.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Ottauquechee School Quechee | 4.9 mi | 8.0 |
| THE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Hanover | 5.6 mi | — |
| UPPER VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL Quechee | 5.0 mi | 5.0 |
| MID VERMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL White River Junction | 5.4 mi | 6.8 |
| ESTABROOK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Plainfield | 8.2 mi | — |
| Plainfield Elementary School Meriden | 8.1 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 05001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,369
Median Home Value
$270,200
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
Population
9,747
College Educated
46.4%
Homeownership
65.6%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
40
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Barnet Elementary School Barnet, VT | 7.8 |
| Chester Andover Elementary School Chester, VT | 7.8 |
| Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes Burlington, VT | 7.8 |
| Berlin Elementary School Berlin, VT | 8.0 |
| Dorset Elementary School Dorset, VT | 8.0 |
| Oak Grove School Brattleboro, VT | 7.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about White River School
What grades does White River School serve?
White River School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend White River School?
White River School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White River School rank in VT?
White River School ranks #71 of 280 schools in VT.
What is White River School's MySchoolScout rating?
White River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 White River School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White River School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White River School a charter school?
No, White River School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White River School a Title I school?
No, White River School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River School?
50.5% of students at White River 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (802) 295-8650
Resources & Links
District
Hartford School District- District Enrollment
- 1,455
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,129
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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