Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jericho Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jericho Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jericho Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jericho Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jericho Elementary School is 0.24, which is more 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
#26 out of 283 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jericho Elementary School's ranking?
Jericho Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Jericho Elementary School?
406 students attend Jericho Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jericho Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jericho Elementary School?
Jericho Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jericho Elementary School offer ?
Jericho Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jericho Elementary School part of?
Jericho Elementary School is part of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401.
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