Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Peacham Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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-6
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peacham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peacham Elementary School's student population of 66 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peacham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peacham Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#133 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peacham Elementary School's ranking?
Peacham Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Peacham Elementary School often compared to?
Peacham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Peacham Elementary School?
66 students attend Peacham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Peacham Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peacham Elementary School?
Peacham Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peacham Elementary School offer ?
Peacham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peacham Elementary School part of?
Peacham Elementary School is part of Peacham School District.
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