Elm Hill School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elm Hill School's student population of 390 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elm Hill School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elm Hill School often compared to?
Elm Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Street School, Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% VT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% VT state average).
How many students attend Elm Hill School?
390 students attend Elm Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Elm Hill School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Hill School?
Elm Hill School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elm Hill School offer ?
Elm Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Hill School part of?
Elm Hill School is part of Springfield School District.
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