Brighton Elementary School

825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brighton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in VT
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brighton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Brighton Elementary School's student population of 122 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brighton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brighton Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (VT)
#158 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brighton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brighton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
98%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Brighton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brighton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brighton Elementary School's ranking?
Brighton Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Brighton Elementary School?
122 students attend Brighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Brighton Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brighton Elementary School?
Brighton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brighton Elementary School offer ?
Brighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brighton Elementary School part of?
Brighton Elementary School is part of Brighton School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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