Barnet Elementary School

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Barnet Elementary School ranks 46 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Barnet Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the small town of Barnet, Vermont. With a student population of 135, the school is part of the Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78, which is ranked 18 out of 51 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Barnet Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in VTCAP/English Language Arts and VTCAP/Mathematics compared to the state. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 9.6 students per teacher over the past three years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Waterford Elementary School and Calais Elementary School. While the student population is predominantly white, Barnet Elementary has a small but notable percentage of students from other racial backgrounds, more diverse than some surrounding schools.

Barnet Elementary's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $13,210, higher than Waits River Valley Union School ($11,044) but lower than Walden School ($18,069) and Peacham Elementary School ($14,684). Overall, Barnet Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and diverse student population, making it a strong choice for families in the Barnet area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

163 Kid Row
Barnet, VT 05821-0042

(802) 633-4978

District: Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,210

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Two or more races:

1.5%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barnet Elementary School ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Barnet Elementary School ranks better than 76% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), two or more races (1.5%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barnet Elementary School is 7.7. 1 elementary schools in the Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Barnet Elementary School employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnet Elementary School is $13,210. 1 elementary schools in the Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Barnet Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnet Elementary School 46^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Barnet Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Barnet Elementary School 12^th of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Barnet Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 18^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Barnet Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Barnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	54.00	60^th	142	57.7%
2019	84.01	9^th	138	93.5%
2021	66.86	43^rd	148	70.9%
2022	63.68	42^nd	133	68.4%
2023	54.42	46^th	113	59.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Barnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	74.70	24^th	146	83.6%
2021	63.37	52^nd	147	64.6%
2022	62.29	50^th	145	65.5%
2023	59.61	51^st	133	61.7%

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

Rank History for Barnet Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Barnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	80.99	7^th	85	91.8%
2022	83.94	8^th	68	88.2%
2023	74.08	12^th	50	76.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Barnet Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	34.53	58^th	87	33.3%
2021	80.37	10^th	94	89.4%
2022	81.65	12^th	91	86.8%
2023	72.74	22^nd	88	75.0%

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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 Barnet Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	187	0	1	2	1	0	191
2020	170	0	1	2	1	0	174
2021	164	1	1	3	1	1	171
2022	155	1	1	2	1	1	161
2023	130	1	0	1	1	2	135

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 Barnet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	191	23.5	8.1	40.3
2020	174	22.8	7.6	40.8
2021	171	17.7	9.6	43.9
2022	161	16.7	9.6	24.2
2023	135	17.4	7.7	39.3

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 Barnet Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	191	23.5	8.1	40.3
2020	174	22.8	7.6	40.8
2021	171	17.7	9.6	43.9
2022	161	16.7	9.6	24.2
2023	135	17.4	7.7	39.3

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 Barnet Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$13,210 (100.0%)	$13,210

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnet Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 46^th of 113 Elementary schools	34.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnet Elementary School)	72.2	43.8	28.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barnet Elementary School)	72.2	62.5	9.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barnet Elementary School)	68.4	58.8	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barnet Elementary School)	52.6	58.8	6.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnet Elementary School)	73.3	50	23.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barnet Elementary School)	53.3	28.6	24.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	191	135	29.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	187	130	30.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.3%	39.3%	1.1%

Schools Near Barnet 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 English Language Arts 7th 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 7th 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
Barnet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	163 Kid Row	Barnet	05821	Caledonia County	Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 633-4978	135	17	7.7	39.3%	130 (96.3%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	54.4	46^th of 113 public elementary schools	59.3%		63.7	42^nd of 133 public elementary schools	68.4%	4		50.0		60.0	66.7	71.4		43.8		73.3	55.6	52.4	33.3	42.9	$13,210	$00	$13,210
Peacham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	340 Bailey Hazen Road	Peacham	05862	Caledonia County	Peacham School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 592-3513	66	7	9.4	16.7%	57 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.6%)	1 (1.5%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)															$14,684	$00	$14,684
St. Johnsbury School	Public	PK, KG-8	257 Western Avenue	Saint Johnsbury	05819	Caledonia County	Saint Johnsbury School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 748-8912	702	55	12.7	52.4%	624 (88.9%)	24 (3.4%)	29 (4.1%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	35.1	77^th of 113 public elementary schools	31.9%		32.6	96^th of 133 public elementary schools	27.8%	19	46.2			48.2	54.3	55.4	26.9			39.5	35.7	37.8			$12,043	$00	$12,043
Waterford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	276 Duck Pond Road	Waterford	05819	Caledonia County	Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 748-9393	154	15	10.4	18.2%	145 (94.2%)	3 (1.9%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	48.9	55^th of 113 public elementary schools	51.3%		58.3	49^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.2%	6	75.0	78.6	35.7	52.4	47.4	93.3	37.5	35.7	35.7	28.6	42.1	33.3	42.9	33.3	$12,221	$00	$12,221
Walden School	Public	PK, KG-8	135 Cahoon Farm Road	West Danville	05873	Caledonia County	Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 563-3000	74	11	6.8	37.8%	73 (98.6%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$18,069	$00	$18,069
Concord Graded/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	173 School Street	Concord	05824	Essex County	Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 695-2550	156	16	9.9	50.0%	146 (93.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	45.2	58^th of 113 public elementary schools	48.7%		39	76^th of 133 public elementary schools	42.9%	18			43.8		20.0	41.9			50.0		10.0	35.5	31.3	27.6	$15,424	$1,871	$13,553
Newbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	214 Pulaski Street	Newbury	05051	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 866-5621	96	9	10.4	37.5%	94 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lyndon Town School	Public	PK, KG-8	2591 Lily Pond Road	Lyndonville	05851	Caledonia County	Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 626-3209	501	49	10.2	44.9%	475 (94.8%)	14 (2.8%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34.2	81^st of 113 public elementary schools	28.3%		39.9	75^th of 133 public elementary schools	43.6%	6	37.5	54.2	37.5	54.9	40.0	33.3	29.2	31.3	21.4	52.9	45.0	23.8	35.7	21.4	$12,015	$1,458	$10,557
Waits River Valley Union School	Public	PK, KG-8	6 Waits River Valley Road	East Corinth	05040	Orange County	Waits River Union High District #36	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 439-5534	263	19	13.8	38.0%	256 (97.3%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.1	60^th of 113 public elementary schools	46.9%		57.7	50^th of 133 public elementary schools	62.4%	10	45.8	46.7			53.1		58.3	23.3			34.4				$11,044	$728	$10,316
Calais Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	321 Lightening Ridge Road	Plainfield	05667	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 454-7777	95	8	11.5	17.9%	83 (87.4%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.3%)								(n/a)				88.2						58.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnet Elementary School

How many students attend Barnet Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Barnet Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Barnet Elementary School?

Students at Barnet Elementary School are 96% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Barnet Elementary School in?

Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78

Is Barnet Elementary School a good school?

Barnet Elementary School ranks 46^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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