Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calais Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calais Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Calais Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Calais Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calais Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 283 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
5%
3%

Black
n/a
3%

White
91%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calais Elementary School's ranking?
Calais Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Calais Elementary School often compared to?
Calais Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doty Memorial School, East Montpelier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Calais Elementary School?
92 students attend Calais Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Calais Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calais Elementary School?
Calais Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Calais Elementary School offer ?
Calais Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calais Elementary School part of?
Calais Elementary School is part of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92.
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