Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clarendon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarendon Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Clarendon 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 Clarendon Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#225 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
1%
3%

Black
n/a
3%

White
97%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Clarendon Elementary School's ranking?
Clarendon Elementary School is ranked #225 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Clarendon Elementary School often compared to?
Clarendon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rutland Intermediate School, Shrewsbury Mountain School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Elementary School?
154 students attend Clarendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clarendon Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarendon Elementary School?
Clarendon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clarendon Elementary School offer ?
Clarendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarendon Elementary School part of?
Clarendon Elementary School is part of Mill River Unified Union School District #52.
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