Waitsfield Elementary School

Summary:

Waitsfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Waitsfield, Vermont, with 168 students. It is part of the Harwood Unified Union School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waitsfield Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 66.67% of 3rd graders and 70.59% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.91% and 56.41%, respectively. In mathematics, 64% of 3rd graders and 64.71% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.19% and 34.9%. The school has been ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in Vermont for the past several years, reaching the #1 spot in the 2022-2023 school year. Waitsfield Elementary School has also demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 3rd out of 61 Vermont elementary schools for female students and 5th out of 62 for male students in the 2021-2022 school year.

While Waitsfield Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 94.05% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 11.56% in 2020-2021 to 29.76% in 2022-2023. This is still lower than the nearby Warren Elementary School and Moretown Elementary School, which range from 12.93% to 35.57% free and reduced lunch recipients. The school's spending per student ($13,958 in 2018-2019) is higher than the state average, and it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 13.9 over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673-9730

(802) 496-3643

District: Harwood Unified Union School District #60

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,958

Students who attend Waitsfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crossett Brook Middle School
High:	Harwood Union Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.2%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Waitsfield Elementary School ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Vermont. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Harwood Unified Union School District #60! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), African American (1.2%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waitsfield Elementary School is 13.5, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Harwood Unified Union School District #60! (See more...)

Compare Waitsfield Elementary School employs 12.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waitsfield Elementary School is $13,958. 3 elementary schools in the Harwood Unified Union School District #60 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Waitsfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waitsfield Elementary School 1^st of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Waitsfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Harwood Unified Union School District #60:

SchoolDigger ranks Harwood Unified Union School District #60 2^nd of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waitsfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waitsfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	76.47	24^th	142	83.1%
2019	78.57	14^th	138	89.9%
2021	89.35	7^th	148	95.3%
2022	91.60	5^th	133	96.2%
2023	92.12	1^st	113	99.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Waitsfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.62	3^rd	61	95.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Waitsfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.32	5^th	62	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at Waitsfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	77.62	19^th	117	83.8%
2019	77.90	17^th	146	88.4%
2021	88.84	8^th	147	94.6%
2022	94.59	2^nd	145	98.6%
2023	93.95	2^nd	133	98.5%

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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 Waitsfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	129	1	1	0	4	135
2019	145	0	1	0	0	146
2020	134	0	1	2	0	137
2021	141	0	2	3	1	147
2022	152	1	1	2	3	159
2023	158	2	0	7	1	168
2024	160	2	0	2	0	164

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 Waitsfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	135	10.8	12.4	25.2
2019	146	12.1	12.0	20.5
2020	137	11.5	11.8	19
2021	147	10.9	13.3	11.6
2022	159	11.5	13.8	23.3
2023	168	12.0	13.9	29.8
2024	164	12.1	13.5	28.7

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 Waitsfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	135	10.8	12.4	25.2
2019	146	12.1	12.0	20.5
2020	137	11.5	11.8	19
2021	147	10.9	13.3	11.6
2022	159	11.5	13.8	23.3
2023	168	12.0	13.9	29.8
2024	164	12.1	13.5	28.7

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 Waitsfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$337 (2.4%)	$13,621 (97.6%)	$13,958

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waitsfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 113 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsfield Elementary School)	56.5	66.7	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waitsfield Elementary School)	65.2	80	14.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Waitsfield Elementary School)	38.8	58.3	19.5%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsfield Elementary School)	77.7	80	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waitsfield Elementary School)	66.6	80	13.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	38.5	30.2	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	168	15.1%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	145	158	9%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.5%	29.8%	9.2%

Schools Near Waitsfield Elementary 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Waitsfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3951 Main Street	Waitsfield	05673	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3643	164	12	13.5	28.7%	160 (97.6%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.1	1^st of 113 public elementary schools	99.1%		91.6	5^th of 133 public elementary schools	96.2%	4	66.7	70.6			64.0	64.7			86.7	$13,958	$337	$13,621
Fayston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	782 German Flats Road	Waitsfield	05673	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3636	109	10	11.1	16.5%	107 (98.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)									90.9	$17,150	$414	$16,736
Moretown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	940 Route 100B	Moretown	05660	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3742	166	12	13.3	15.1%	162 (97.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	81.6	7^th of 113 public elementary schools	93.8%		77	28^th of 133 public elementary schools	78.9%	21	61.1				44.4				66.7	$14,977	$362	$14,615
Warren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	293 School Road	Warren	05674	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 496-2487	119	12	9.8	39.5%	118 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	79.7	11^th of 113 public elementary schools	90.3%		87.5	11^th of 133 public elementary schools	91.7%			85.0				50.0			50.0	$15,266	$369	$14,897
Northfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Cross Street	Northfield	05663	Washington County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 485-6161	283	20	14.1	52.7%	250 (88.3%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	44.6	59^th of 113 public elementary schools	47.8%		33	94^th of 133 public elementary schools	29.3%	35	35.6	56.8	50.0		13.3	32.4	50.0		57.1	$9,314	$00	$9,314
Roxbury Village School	Public	PK, KG-4	1559 Roxbury Road	Roxbury	05669	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 262-1506	42	4	11.0	47.6%	38 (90.5%)	3 (7.1%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$28,249	$885	$27,364
Brewster Pierce School	Public	PK, KG-4	120 School Street	Huntington	05462	Chittenden County	Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 434-2074	112	9	12.3	26.8%	102 (91.1%)	2 (1.8%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Brookside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	47 Stowe Street	Waterbury	05676	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 244-7195	409	32	12.8	22.2%	395 (96.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	78.9	12^th of 113 public elementary schools	89.4%		65.2	40^th of 133 public elementary schools	69.9%	28	53.2	73.8			57.1	45.9				$12,908	$312	$12,596
Lincoln Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	795 East River Road	Lincoln	05443	Addison County	Lincoln Town School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 453-2119	98	12	8.2	11.2%	94 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)
Robinson School	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Parsonage Road	Starksboro	05487	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 453-2949	96	8	11.7	56.3%	91 (94.8%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	59.9	39^th of 113 public elementary schools	65.5%		63.4	43^rd of 133 public elementary schools	67.7%	4			40.9	70.0			50.0	70.0	36.4	$13,477	$572	$12,905

Frequently Asked Questions about Waitsfield Elementary School

How many students attend Waitsfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Waitsfield Elementary School.

What district is Waitsfield Elementary School in?

Harwood Unified Union School District #60

Is Waitsfield Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Waitsfield Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 113 Vermont elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Waitsfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Waitsfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crossett Brook Middle School
High : Harwood Union Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of Waitsfield Elementary School?

Students at Waitsfield Elementary School are 98% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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