Lothrop School

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Lothrop School ranks 51 st of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lothrop School is an elementary school located in Pittsford, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 180 students. The school is part of the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, which is ranked 33 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lothrop School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (90%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Killington Elementary School, Castleton Elementary School, and Clarendon Elementary School. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics lower than the state across all grade levels. Additionally, Lothrop School's performance on standardized tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and white students generally performing better than female students and low-socioeconomic status students.

Lothrop School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past few years, from 104 out of 142 Vermont elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 51 out of 113 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state, including its neighbor, Neshobe School. Despite the school's high spending per student ($12,511 in 2018-2019), which is higher than the state average, its academic performance remains below par, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to explore ways to improve the school's educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3447 U.S. Route 7
Pittsford, VT 05763-9721

(802) 483-6361

District: Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,511

Students who attend Lothrop School usually attend:

High:

Otter Valley Union High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lothrop School ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lothrop School is 11.2, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53! (See more...)

Compare Lothrop School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lothrop School is $12,511, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lothrop School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53:

SchoolDigger ranks Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 33^rd of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lothrop School

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Rank History for all students at Lothrop School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	36.79	104^th	142	26.8%
2021	30.02	113^th	148	23.6%
2022	18.69	119^th	133	10.5%
2023	52.41	51^st	113	54.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lothrop School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.18	19^th	32	40.6%
2021	29.01	36^th	44	18.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Lothrop School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.70	44^th	46	4.3%
2019	45.84	38^th	66	42.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lothrop School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.19	20^th	46	56.5%
2021	8.21	67^th	67	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lothrop School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	38.58	84^th	117	28.2%
2019	60.21	51^st	146	65.1%
2021	23.49	122^nd	147	17.0%
2022	17.61	134^th	145	7.6%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Lothrop School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	223	1	0	2	0	6	232
2018	204	1	0	4	0	4	213
2019	189	5	3	3	2	2	204
2020	193	5	2	2	1	0	203
2021	178	7	1	6	1	0	193
2022	178	5	2	3	0	0	188
2023	162	1	1	5	0	11	180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lothrop School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	232	18.8	12.3	37.5
2018	213	16.8	12.6	34.7
2019	204	15.9	12.8	36.8
2020	203	14.0	14.5	35
2021	193	16.4	11.7	32.6
2022	188	16.4	11.4	45.2
2023	180	16.0	11.2	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lothrop School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	232	18.8	12.3	37.5
2018	213	16.8	12.6	34.7
2019	204	15.9	12.8	36.8
2020	203	14.0	14.5	35
2021	193	16.4	11.7	32.6
2022	188	16.4	11.4	45.2
2023	180	16.0	11.2	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lothrop School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$12,511 (100.0%)	$12,511

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lothrop School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	204	180	11.8%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	162	14.3%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.8%	35.6%	1.2%

Schools Near Lothrop School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)					VTCAP Mathematics (2023)					VTCAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lothrop School	Public	PK, KG-6	3447 U.S. Route 7	Pittsford	05763	Rutland County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 483-6361	180	16	11.2	35.6%	162 (90.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.1%)	52.4	51^st of 113 public elementary schools	54.9%		18.7	119^th of 133 public elementary schools	10.5%	68	37.5	59.1	59.1	63.2		31.3	31.8	50.0					$12,511	$00	$12,511
Proctor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14 School Street	Proctor	05765	Rutland County	Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 459-2225	157	11	13.8	44.6%	151 (96.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)											43.5		$13,652	$187	$13,465
Barstow Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-8	223 Chittenden Road	Chittenden	05737	Rutland County	Barstow Unified Union School District #49	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 773-6926	186	12	16.0	17.2%	159 (85.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.6%)	75.9	18^th of 113 public elementary schools	84.1%					(n/a)	52.9	70.0	64.0	60.0		47.1	55.0	48.0					$11,220	$00	$11,220
Rutland Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1612 Post Road	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland Town School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 775-0566	360	27	13.3	11.4%	338 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	66.7	34^th of 113 public elementary schools	69.9%					(n/a)	59.1			48.8	60.0	50.0			68.3	46.2	40.7	35.0	$11,948	$00	$11,948
Northwest Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	80 Pierpoint Avenue	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland City School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 773-1946	208	13	16.6	61.1%	174 (83.7%)	4 (1.9%)	14 (6.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Rutland Intermediate School	Public	3-6	63-65 Library Avenue	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland City School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 773-1932	493	35	14.2	53.5%	413 (83.8%)	11 (2.2%)	28 (5.7%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.1%)	13.3	107^th of 113 public elementary schools	5.3%		16.3	123^rd of 133 public elementary schools	7.5%	16	25.8					19.9					19.5		$14,313	$1,131	$13,182
Northeast Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	117 Temple Street	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland City School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 773-1940	252	13	20.1	36.5%	212 (84.1%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.5%)								(n/a)													$15,690	$1,240	$14,450
Neshobe School	Public	PK, KG-6	17 Neshobe Circle	Brandon	05733	Rutland County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 247-3721	440	26	17.0	34.3%	384 (87.3%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.0%)	31.7	86^th of 113 public elementary schools	23.9%					(n/a)	35.7	42.1	47.3	37.0		25.0	18.9	43.6	45.7		34.6		$10,856	$00	$10,856
Clarendon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84 Grange Hall Road	North Clarendon	05759	Rutland County	Mill River Unified Union School District #52	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 775-5379	162	9	18.8	41.4%	157 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	36	75^th of 113 public elementary schools	33.6%		30.6	103^rd of 133 public elementary schools	22.6%	28				59.1					45.5		20.0		$14,379	$593	$13,786
Castleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	263 Elementary School Road	Castleton	05735	Rutland County	Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 468-5624	251	21	12.2	33.5%	236 (94.0%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	28.8	92^nd of 113 public elementary schools	18.6%		41.2	73^rd of 133 public elementary schools	45.1%	19	50.0					13.3					26.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Lothrop School

What schools do graduates of Lothrop School attend?

Students who attend Lothrop School usually go on to attend:

High : Otter Valley Union High School

What is the racial makeup of Lothrop School?

Students at Lothrop School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lothrop School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Lothrop School.

What district is Lothrop School in?

Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

Is Lothrop School a good school?

Lothrop School ranks 51^st of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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