Orwell Village School

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Orwell Village School ranks 45 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Orwell Village School is an elementary school in Orwell, Vermont, serving 140 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District, Orwell Village School stands out for its strong academic performance, relatively homogeneous student population, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Orwell Village School outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, over 56% of 4th-grade and 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 56.41% and 55.65%, respectively. In Math, 37.5% of 4th-graders and 57.89% of 6th-graders were proficient or better, exceeding the state averages of 34.9% and 52.7%. This strong academic performance is reflected in Orwell Village School's statewide ranking of 45 out of 113 Vermont elementary schools, placing it in the top 40%.

While Orwell Village School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 92.14% of students identifying as White, it serves a more affluent community compared to some nearby schools, such as Fair Haven Grade School (39.77% free/reduced lunch) and Lothrop School (35.56% free/reduced lunch). Orwell Village School's free and reduced-price lunch rate is 30%, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, which is comparable to nearby schools in the Slate Valley Unified Union School District and the Addison Central Unified Union School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

494 Main Street
Orwell, VT 05760

(802) 948-2871

District: Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Students who attend Orwell Village School usually attend:

High:

Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

4.2%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.86. (See more...)

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

Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62:

SchoolDigger ranks Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 41^st of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.86	45^th	113	60.2%

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	143	4	0	3	3	153
2021	132	4	1	4	4	145
2022	154	3	1	4	5	167
2023	129	4	0	2	5	140
2024	111	2	0	0	5	118

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 Orwell Village School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	153	12.7	11.9	39.9
2021	145	13.9	10.3	30.3
2022	167	13.4	12.3	18.6
2023	140	10.3	13.5	30
2024	118	8.7	13.4	60.2

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 Orwell Village School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	153	12.7	11.9	39.9
2021	145	13.9	10.3	30.3
2022	167	13.4	12.3	18.6
2023	140	10.3	13.5	30
2024	118	8.7	13.4	60.2

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.

Schools Near Orwell Village 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
Orwell Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	494 Main Street	Orwell	05760	Addison County	Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 948-2871	118	9	13.4	60.2%	111 (94.1%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	54.9	45^th of 113 public elementary schools	60.2%					(n/a)		56.3		57.9		37.5		57.9
Shoreham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	130 School Road	Shoreham	05770	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 897-7181	75	10	7.7	42.7%	75 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.3	82^nd of 113 public elementary schools	27.4%		43.3	71^st of 133 public elementary schools	46.6%	11	38.1				23.8	37.5	27.3		36.4	$15,034	$445	$14,589
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting	Public	PK, KG-6	87 South Main Street	Whiting	05778	Addison County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 623-7991	89	6	14.8	64.0%	82 (92.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)								(n/a)	28.6				21.4
Benson Village School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 School Street	Benson	05743	Rutland County	Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 537-2491	98	7	14.3	66.3%	91 (92.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)								(n/a)
Bingham Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	112 School Road	Cornwall	05753	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 462-2463	91	7	12.7	28.6%	90 (98.9%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	53^rd of 113 public elementary schools	53.1%					(n/a)		43.8				37.5			64.3	$13,407	$397	$13,010
Salisbury Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	286 Kelly Cross Road	Salisbury	05769	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 352-4291	55	6	9.0	60.0%	55 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									25.0	$17,303	$512	$16,791
Bridport Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	3442 VT Route 22A	Bridport	05734	Addison County	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 758-2331	68	6	10.5	54.4%	66 (97.1%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$18,811	$557	$18,254
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	420	24	17.6	50.7%	371 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	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
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	240	18	13.5	52.1%	218 (90.8%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	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
Fair Haven Grade School	Public	PK, KG-6	115 North Main Street	Fair Haven	05743	Rutland County	Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 265-3883	250	18	13.5	57.6%	237 (94.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	31.9	85^th of 113 public elementary schools	24.8%		31	102^nd of 133 public elementary schools	23.3%	17				47.1				47.1	31.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Orwell Village School

What is the racial makeup of Orwell Village School?

Students at Orwell Village School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Orwell Village School attend?

Students who attend Orwell Village School usually go on to attend:

High : Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

How many students attend Orwell Village School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended Orwell Village School.

What district is Orwell Village School in?

Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62

Is Orwell Village School a good school?

Orwell Village School ranks 45^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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