Wolcott School District

The Wolcott School District in Vermont is home to a single elementary school, Wolcott Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school's small size and rural location may appeal to some families, its academic performance and metrics suggest it is an average or below-average school compared to other elementary schools in the state.

Wolcott Elementary School's proficiency rates on the VTCAP assessments lag behind the statewide averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 66th out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 67th out of 113 in 2022-2023. This trend indicates the school's performance may be declining relative to its peers. The school's student population is also notably homogeneous, with 95.04% of students identifying as white, which could impact the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the school community.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,628, which exceeds the national average for elementary schools, its academic performance remains below average. This suggests the school may not be utilizing its resources effectively to drive student achievement. Overall, the data paints a picture of a small, rural elementary school that is struggling to keep pace with other schools in Vermont, raising questions about the quality of education and the efficient use of resources within the Wolcott School District.