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Saint Johnsbury School District

Vermont · Public School District
1
Schools
702
Students
$40,268
Per-Pupil Spend
+181% nat'l
52.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Saint Johnsbury School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 702 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $40,268 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
St. Johnsbury SchoolPK–08702
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$40,268+181% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
92%
State
92.2%
Local (property tax)
0.3%
Federal
7.4%

State funding accounts for 92% 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
1
Schools
702
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$40K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score45/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $40,268 per pupil — 181% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saint Johnsbury School District?
Saint Johnsbury School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 702 students.
How much does Saint Johnsbury School District spend per student?
Saint Johnsbury School District spends $40,268 per pupil — 181% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Saint Johnsbury School District?
52% of students in Saint Johnsbury School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Saint Johnsbury School District?
No, Saint Johnsbury School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Saint Johnsbury School District serve?
Saint Johnsbury School District serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Saint Johnsbury School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Saint Johnsbury School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.