Porters Point School

490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Porters Point School serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Porters Point School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Porters Point School is 0.31, 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.
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State Level (VT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
5%
3%
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White
83%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Porters Point School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Porters Point School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Porters Point School often compared to?
Porters Point Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Memorial School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Porters Point School?
497 students attend Porters Point School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Porters Point School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porters Point School?
Porters Point School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Porters Point School offer ?
Porters Point School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Porters Point School part of?
Porters Point School is part of Colchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Porters Point School located?
Porters Point School is located in the Malletts Bay neighborhood of Colchester, VT.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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