South Royalton Elementary School

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South Royalton Elementary School ranks 40 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Royalton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 164 students in grades PK-5 in South Royalton, Vermont, which is part of the White River Unified School District #79. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, but has struggled in mathematics compared to the state average.

South Royalton Elementary School has excelled in certain areas, with 61.9% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the statewide average of 48.91%. However, the school's performance in mathematics has been weaker, with only 28.57% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better, compared to the statewide average of 37.19%. The school has also performed well for female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 20th and 13th out of Vermont elementary schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year. In contrast, the school's performance for male students has been relatively weaker, ranking 58th out of 67 Vermont elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Bethel Elementary School and Ottauquechee School have outperformed South Royalton Elementary School in several academic areas, while First Branch Elementary School has struggled academically. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may be contributing factors to its academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

223 South Winsor Street
South Royalton, VT 05068

(802) 763-7740

District: White River Unified School District #79

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,766

Students who attend South Royalton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	White River Valley Middle School
High:	White River Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Royalton Elementary School ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), two or more races (1.2%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Royalton Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare South Royalton Elementary School employs 16.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Royalton Elementary School is $12,766.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Royalton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Royalton Elementary School 40^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See South Royalton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

White River Unified School District #79:

SchoolDigger ranks White River Unified School District #79 14^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Royalton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Royalton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	41.79	87^th	138	37.0%
2021	49.19	78^th	148	47.3%
2022	56.14	52^nd	133	60.9%
2023	59.26	40^th	113	64.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Royalton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.59	16^th	42	61.9%
2021	61.74	13^th	44	70.5%

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Rank History for Female students at South Royalton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.65	32^nd	66	51.5%
2021	65.32	20^th	66	69.7%

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Rank History for Male students at South Royalton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.86	58^th	67	13.4%

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Rank History for White students at South Royalton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	48.20	81^st	146	44.5%
2021	48.05	80^th	147	45.6%
2022	57.02	56^th	145	61.4%
2023	46.72	65^th	133	51.1%

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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 South Royalton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	176	4	0	1	1	0	182
2020	140	4	0	1	0	5	150
2021	134	1	1	2	0	5	143
2022	144	0	0	1	1	2	148
2023	159	0	0	2	1	2	164
2024	158	0	0	1	0	2	161

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 South Royalton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	182	13.0	14.0	41.8
2020	150	14.7	10.1	44.7
2021	143	15.0	9.5	49.7
2022	148	12.9	11.4	44.6
2023	164	15.5	10.5	43.9
2024	161	16.3	9.8	55.3

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 South Royalton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	182	13.0	14.0	41.8
2020	150	14.7	10.1	44.7
2021	143	15.0	9.5	49.7
2022	148	12.9	11.4	44.6
2023	164	15.5	10.5	43.9
2024	161	16.3	9.8	55.3

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 South Royalton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$12,766 (100.0%)	$12,766

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Royalton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 40^th of 113 Elementary schools	27.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Royalton Elementary School)	44.1	52.6	8.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Royalton Elementary School)	41.1	45	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
5th Grade Science (South Royalton Elementary School)	42.4	31.8	10.6%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	182	164	9.9%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	176	159	9.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.8%	43.9%	2.1%

Schools Near South Royalton 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
South Royalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	223 South Winsor Street	South Royalton	05068	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7740	161	16	9.8	55.3%	158 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	59.3	40^th of 113 public elementary schools	64.6%		56.1	52^nd of 133 public elementary schools	60.9%	12	61.9				28.6				47.1	$12,766	$00	$12,766
Sharon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 VT Route 132	Sharon	05065	Windsor County	Sharon School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7425	167	13	12.8	48.5%	162 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	56.3	43^rd of 113 public elementary schools	61.9%		59.5	48^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.9%	5	46.7	61.5	66.7	78.3	26.7	19.2	20.0	73.9	53.3	$12,229	$00	$12,229
Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	273 Pleasant Street	Bethel	05032	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-6607	123	12	10.1	51.2%	119 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.7	19^th of 113 public elementary schools	83.2%		56.4	51^st of 133 public elementary schools	61.7%	32	76.0	65.0	52.4		56.0	35.0	47.6		71.4	$19,497	$00	$19,497
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	157	14	11.3	42.7%	149 (94.9%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%		26.6	108^th of 133 public elementary schools	18.8%	7	31.8	31.3			31.8	6.3				$16,569	$00	$16,569
Newton School	Public	PK, KG-8	243 VT Route 132	South Strafford	05070	Orange County	Strafford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 765-4351	130	12	11.2	33.8%	117 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	92	2^nd of 113 public elementary schools	98.2%		87.7	10^th of 133 public elementary schools	92.5%	8	64.3	69.2		85.7	64.3	69.2		85.7		$15,823	$00	$15,823
Barnard Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5979 Route 12	Barnard	05031	Windsor County	Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-9763	71	6	11.0	29.6%	66 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)
Randolph Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	40 Ayers Brook Road	Randolph	05060	Orange County	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 728-9555	336	24	14.1	86.9%	306 (91.1%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	60.7	38^th of 113 public elementary schools	66.4%		63.1	44^th of 133 public elementary schools	66.9%	6	53.3	72.7	45.2	51.4	51.1	59.1	33.3	48.6	45.2	$12,780	$00	$12,780
Stockbridge Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	2933 VT Route 107	Stockbridge	05772	Windsor County	Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-9248	39	5	7.4	46.2%	37 (94.9%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$21,848	$00	$21,848
Ottauquechee School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 Dody Lane	Quechee	05059	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8654	219	21	10.4	37.9%	191 (87.2%)	5 (2.3%)	13 (5.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	78.8	13^th of 113 public elementary schools	88.5%		79	23^rd of 133 public elementary schools	82.7%	10	66.7	65.5	57.1		52.0	48.3	50.0		67.9	$15,316	$282	$15,034
Marion W. Cross School	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Church Street	Norwich	05055	Windsor County	Norwich School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 649-1703	335	31	10.6	10.1%	320 (95.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			90.7						82.2	$12,890	$267	$12,623

Frequently Asked Questions about South Royalton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of South Royalton Elementary School?

Students at South Royalton Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is South Royalton Elementary School in?

White River Unified School District #79

Is South Royalton Elementary School a good school?

South Royalton Elementary School ranks 40^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of South Royalton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Royalton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : White River Valley Middle School
High : White River Valley High School

How many students attend South Royalton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended South Royalton Elementary School.

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