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#209 of 280 schools in VT

Wolcott Elementary School

Elementary School · Wolcott School District · Wolcott, VT

An elementary school in Wolcott, VT where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 179, Wolcott, VT 05680

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$12,628
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Wolcott Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wolcott 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 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low161/100K

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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

$68,214

Median home value

$233,800

Median rent

$988/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elmore SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–33.4 mi11Compare →
Wolcott Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–103.4 mi25Compare →
Hardwick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–64.8 mi234Compare →

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.

Wolcott School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,628NCES 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.

Wolcott Elementary School is listed in Wolcott School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wolcott Elementary School

Wolcott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wolcott, VT, part of Wolcott School District, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wolcott Elementary School

What grades does Wolcott Elementary School serve?

Wolcott Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Wolcott Elementary School?

Wolcott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolcott Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wolcott Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wolcott Elementary School rank in VT?

Wolcott Elementary School ranks #209 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Wolcott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wolcott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wolcott Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolcott Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wolcott Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wolcott Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wolcott Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wolcott Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolcott Elementary School?

58.2% of students at Wolcott 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
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lamoille County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 05680)
2,052
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
42.6
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 05680; 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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