Union Memorial School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Union Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Union Memorial School's student population of 231 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Union Memorial School is 0.38, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
9%
3%
White
78%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Union Memorial School often compared to?
Union Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porters Point School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Union Memorial School?
231 students attend Union Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Union Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Memorial School?
Union Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Memorial School offer ?
Union Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Memorial School part of?
Union Memorial School is part of Colchester School District.
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