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East Montpelier Elementary School

665 Vincent Flats Road, East Montpelier, VT 05651Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
231
Students
Total enrolled
$27,219
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 90% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 231 students in grades PK–06 in East Montpelier, Vermont.
90% above average funding
District spends $27,219 per pupil, 90% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

East Montpelier Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in East Montpelier, Vermont, serving grades PK–06 with 231 students. The district invests $27,219 per student — 90% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at East Montpelier Elementary School

231
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution130 male · 101 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 31 students
Student Composition
89%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 500043900110

Academic Outcomes at East Montpelier Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 05651

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,219Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,219
State avg
$28,298
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,977
Student Support$5,172
Administration$3,266
Operations$4,083
Other$2,722
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,219 spent per student, an estimated $12,058 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
87%
State government
87.0%
Local (property tax)
7.4%
Federal programs
5.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,219/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Berlin Elementary SchoolRumney Memorial SchoolCalais Elementary SchoolDoty Memorial School
↓
High School
U-32 Middle & High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWashington Central Unified Union School District #92 →
Phone: (802)223-7936
NCES ID: 500043900110
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in East Montpelier seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92
High
U-32 Middle & High School
707 students · 07–12
● 47 opp20% FRL
Elem
Berlin Elementary School
194 students · PK–06
● 47 opp36% FRL
Elem
Rumney Memorial School
121 students · PK–06
● 47 opp17% FRL
Elem
Calais Elementary School
95 students · PK–06
● 49 opp18% FRL
Elem
Doty Memorial School
75 students · PK–06
● 47 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
665 Vincent Flats Road, East Montpelier, VT 05651
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.