Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grand Isle 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 25-29% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Isle School's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle School is 0.12, 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
#179 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Isle School's ranking?
Grand Isle School is ranked #179 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?
25-29% 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 Grand Isle School?
140 students attend Grand Isle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Grand Isle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Isle School?
Grand Isle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grand Isle School offer ?
Grand Isle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Isle School part of?
Grand Isle School is part of Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66.
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