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Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62

Vermont · Public School District
5
Schools
1,266
Students
$28,428
Per-Pupil Spend
+98% nat'l
29.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,266 students across 5 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $28,428 is above average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Benson Village SchoolPK–0675
Castleton Elementary SchoolPK–06251
Fair Haven Grade SchoolPK–06264
Orwell Village SchoolPK–06140
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fair Haven Union Middle and High School07–12536
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,428+98% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
80%
State
80.3%
Local (property tax)
1.0%
Federal
18.8%

State funding accounts for 80% 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
1,266
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score50/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,428 per pupil — 98% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62?
Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,266 students.
How much does Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 spend per student?
Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 spends $28,428 per pupil — 98% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62?
30% of students in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62?
No, Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 serve?
Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62?
The median opportunity score across schools in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 is 50/100. 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.