Northfield Elementary School

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Northfield Elementary School ranks 59 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Northfield, Vermont, which is part of the Paine Mountain Union School District #68. The school has seen a gradual decline in its student racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 92.03% in 2020-2021 to 88.24% in 2022-2023.

Northfield Elementary School has consistently underperformed the state average in standardized test scores, with only 35.56% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.33% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 48.91% and 37.19%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.42% to 39.84%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance for specific subgroups, such as female students, male students, and low-socioeconomic status students, is more competitive, with the school ranking 31 out of 66 Vermont elementary schools for female and male students and 4 out of 42 for low-socioeconomic status students in the 2018-2019 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the higher-performing Warren Elementary School, which is part of the Harwood Unified Union School District #60 and ranked 11 out of 113 Vermont elementary schools in 2022-2023, Northfield Elementary School's performance is generally lower. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16, and spends less per student ($9,314 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like Moretown Elementary School ($14,977) and Warren Elementary School ($15,266).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10 Cross Street
Northfield, VT 05663-1397

(802) 485-6161

District: Paine Mountain Union School District #68

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,314

Students who attend Northfield Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Northfield Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.3%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northfield Elementary School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Northfield Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northfield Elementary School is $9,314.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northfield Elementary School 59^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Northfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Paine Mountain Union School District #68:

SchoolDigger ranks Paine Mountain Union School District #68 42^nd of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Northfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	43.58	84^th	138	39.1%
2021	44.77	85^th	148	42.6%
2022	32.97	94^th	133	29.3%
2023	44.59	59^th	113	47.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.08	4^th	42	90.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Northfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.88	31^st	66	53.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Northfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.74	31^st	65	52.3%

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Rank History for White students at Northfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	40.25	95^th	146	34.9%
2021	49.44	75^th	147	49.0%
2022	39.52	85^th	145	41.4%
2023	46.72	64^th	133	51.9%

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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 Northfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	282	2	3	7	2	11	307
2020	258	2	3	7	1	11	282
2021	231	1	0	9	2	8	251
2022	258	2	0	12	2	7	281
2023	255	2	0	16	1	15	289
2024	250	3	1	14	1	14	283

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 Northfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	307	18.0	17.0	28.7
2020	282	19.0	14.8	36.2
2021	251	18.0	13.9	39.8
2022	281	18.0	15.6	27.4
2023	289	18.0	16.0	20.4
2024	283	20.0	14.1	52.7

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 Northfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	307	18.0	17.0	28.7
2020	282	19.0	14.8	36.2
2021	251	18.0	13.9	39.8
2022	281	18.0	15.6	27.4
2023	289	18.0	16.0	20.4
2024	283	20.0	14.1	52.7

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 Northfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,314 (100.0%)	$9,314

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 59^th of 113 Elementary schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary School)	43.2	24.3	18.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northfield Elementary School)	59.4	35.1	24.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northfield Elementary School)	54.7	45.2	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	289	5.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	282	255	9.6%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	20.4%	8.2%

Schools Near Northfield 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 Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
Berlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	372 Paine Turnpike North	Berlin	05602	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 223-2796	195	20	9.6	50.8%	179 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	76.6	16^th of 113 public elementary schools	85.8%		70	36^th of 133 public elementary schools	72.9%	20	56.0		66.7		52.0		45.8			54.2
Williamstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Brush Hill Road	Williamstown	05679	Orange County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 433-6653	232	20	11.7	69.4%	218 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	41.3	63^rd of 113 public elementary schools	44.2%		31.2	101^st of 133 public elementary schools	24.1%	38	63.0	31.7	60.0		40.7	22.0	27.5			42.5		$10,221	$00	$10,221
Barre City Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	50 Parkside Terrace	Barre	05641	Washington County	Barre Unified Union School District #97	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-6541	757	76	9.9	70.5%	651 (86.0%)	6 (0.8%)	45 (5.9%)	8 (1.1%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.6%)	18.9	103^rd of 113 public elementary schools	8.8%		21.8	116^th of 133 public elementary schools	12.8%	13				45.5				31.2	26.8	24.3	23.1
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
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
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1 Park Avenue	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 225-8200	436	40	11.0	28.4%	349 (80.0%)	10 (2.3%)	21 (4.8%)	32 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)								(n/a)												$12,625	$395	$12,230
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	70 Websterville Road	Barre	05641	Washington County	Barre Unified Union School District #97	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-6617	852	65	13.1	39.7%	780 (91.5%)	8 (0.9%)	31 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.8%)	34.4	80^th of 113 public elementary schools	29.2%		46.6	67^th of 133 public elementary schools	49.6%	13				39.0				45.5	38.4	44.9	23.3
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Northfield Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Northfield Elementary School?

Students at Northfield Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Northfield Elementary School a good school?

Northfield Elementary School ranks 59^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Northfield Elementary School attend?

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

High : Northfield Middle/High School

What district is Northfield Elementary School in?

Paine Mountain Union School District #68

How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Northfield Elementary School.

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