Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cavendish Town Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cavendish Town Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Cavendish Town Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cavendish Town Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cavendish Town Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#4 out of 283 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cavendish Town Elementary School's ranking?
Cavendish Town Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 Cavendish Town Elementary School?
84 students attend Cavendish Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cavendish Town Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cavendish Town Elementary School?
Cavendish Town Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cavendish Town Elementary School offer ?
Cavendish Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cavendish Town Elementary School part of?
Cavendish Town Elementary School is part of Green Mountain Unified School District #77.
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