Porters Point School serves 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Porters Point School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Porters Point School's student population of 482 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Porters Point School is 0.27, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
5%
3%
White
85%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 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?
482 students attend Porters Point School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Porters Point School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porters Point School?
Porters Point School has a student ration of 25:1, 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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