Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Colchester School District

Vermont · Public School District
5
Schools
2,409
Students
$22,808
Per-Pupil Spend
+59% nat'l
23.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Colchester School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 2,409 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,808 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Malletts Bay School03–05483
Porters Point SchoolPK–02482
Union Memorial SchoolPK–02231
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Colchester Middle School06–08497
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Colchester High School09–12716
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,808+59% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
State
88.8%
Local (property tax)
3.1%
Federal
8.1%

State funding accounts for 89% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,409
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,808 per pupil — 59% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,409 students.
What is the graduation rate for Colchester School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Colchester School District spend per student?
Colchester School District spends $22,808 per pupil — 59% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Colchester School District?
24% of students in Colchester School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Colchester School District?
No, Colchester School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Colchester School District serve?
Colchester School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.