Castleton Elementary School

Summary:

Castleton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Castleton, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 251 students. The school is part of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District, which is ranked 41 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Castleton Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.02%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with a lower percentage of minority students. Academically, the school's performance is generally below the state average, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates of 50% in English Language Arts and 13.33% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 48.91% and 37.19%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 26.47%, lower than the state average of 44.45%. Castleton Elementary School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 32 out of 44 Vermont elementary schools for female students and 39 out of 46 for male students. The school's ranking for white students was 93 out of 133, and for low socioeconomic status students, it was 42 out of 44.

Castleton Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.03% to 33.47% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Benson Village School (10.67%) but lower than Fair Haven Grade School (39.77%) and some of the Rutland-area schools. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three school years, from 73 out of 133 Vermont elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 92 out of 113 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

263 Elementary School Road
Castleton, VT 05735-0068

(802) 468-5624

District: Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Students who attend Castleton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Castleton Elementary School ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.85. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Castleton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Castleton Elementary School 92^nd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Castleton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

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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Rank History for all students at Castleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	40.71	91^st	148	38.5%
2022	41.20	73^rd	133	45.1%
2023	28.85	92^nd	113	18.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.33	42^nd	44	4.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Castleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.94	60^th	66	9.1%
2023	32.94	32^nd	44	27.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Castleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.27	32^nd	67	52.2%
2023	20.80	39^th	46	15.2%

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Rank History for White students at Castleton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2021	38.90	94^th	147	36.1%
2022	40.98	81^st	145	44.1%
2023	34.88	93^rd	133	30.1%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	207	0	4	4	8	223
2021	195	0	4	7	4	210
2022	203	0	3	5	3	214
2023	236	2	0	6	7	251
2024	218	2	4	9	7	240

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 Castleton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	223	17.5	12.7	35.4
2021	210	17.7	11.8	31
2022	214	18.6	11.4	21
2023	251	20.5	12.2	33.5
2024	240	17.7	13.5	52.1

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 Castleton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	223	17.5	12.7	35.4
2021	210	17.7	11.8	31
2022	214	18.6	11.4	21
2023	251	20.5	12.2	33.5
2024	240	17.7	13.5	52.1

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 Castleton 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 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th 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
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
Poultney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	96 School Circle	Poultney	05764	Rutland County	Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 287-5212	271	17	16.3	56.1%	252 (93.0%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	29.3	89^th of 113 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.9	79^th of 133 public elementary schools	40.6%	10				44.8					51.7		18.5		$10,982	$150	$10,832
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)
Proctor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	14 School Street	Proctor	05765	Rutland County	Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 459-2225	146	11	13.0	46.6%	141 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)											43.5		$13,652	$187	$13,465
Middletown Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Schoolhouse Road	Middletown Springs	05757	Rutland County	Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 855-5155	62	7	9.3	61.3%	60 (96.8%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$16,646	$429	$16,217
Northwest Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	80 Pierpoint Avenue	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland City School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 773-1946	203	10	20.3	77.3%	163 (80.3%)	4 (2.0%)	13 (6.4%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.4%)								(n/a)
Lothrop School	Public	PK, KG-6	3447 U.S. Route 7	Pittsford	05763	Rutland County	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 483-6361	185	15	12.3	43.2%	168 (90.8%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	52.4	51^st of 113 public elementary schools	54.9%		18.7	119^th of 133 public elementary schools	10.5%	68	37.5	59.1	59.1	63.2		31.3	31.8	50.0					$12,511	$00	$12,511
Rutland Intermediate School	Public	3-6	63-65 Library Avenue	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland City School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 773-1932	490	27	18.1	75.5%	410 (83.7%)	14 (2.9%)	23 (4.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	13.3	107^th of 113 public elementary schools	5.3%		16.3	123^rd of 133 public elementary schools	7.5%	16	25.8					19.9					19.5		$14,313	$1,131	$13,182
Rutland Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1612 Post Road	Rutland	05701	Rutland County	Rutland Town School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 775-0566	380	27	14.0	21.1%	353 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	66.7	34^th of 113 public elementary schools	69.9%					(n/a)	59.1			48.8	60.0	50.0			68.3	46.2	40.7	35.0	$11,948	$00	$11,948

Frequently Asked Questions about Castleton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Castleton Elementary School?

Students at Castleton Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Castleton Elementary School attend?

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

High : Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

Is Castleton Elementary School a good school?

Castleton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Vermont elementary schools.

What district is Castleton Elementary School in?

Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62

How many students attend Castleton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Castleton Elementary School.

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