Charleston Elementary School

Q: Is Charleston Elementary School a good school?

Charleston Elementary School ranks 72 nd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charleston Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the town of West Charleston, Vermont, with a student population of 117 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio, it has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics below the state averages across multiple grade levels.

Charleston Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Vermont elementary schools in recent years, with a ranking of 72 out of 113 schools in 2022-2023 and a low SchoolDigger rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. Despite the higher per-student spending of $14,401 in 2018-2019, the school's academic performance has been declining, suggesting the need for intervention and improvement strategies.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Derby Elementary School, Irasburg Village School, and Glover Community School, Charleston Elementary School generally underperforms academically, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. The school's student population is also overwhelmingly White, with very low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, which may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

255 Center School Road
West Charleston, VT 05872-9702

(802) 895-2915

District: Charleston School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,401

Students who attend Charleston Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North Country Union High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.4%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charleston Elementary School ranks worse than 63.7% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Charleston Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Charleston Elementary School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston Elementary School is $14,401.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Charleston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston Elementary School 72^nd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Charleston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Charleston School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston School District 39^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charleston Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Charleston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	61.34	61^st	184	66.8%
2007	81.10	19^th	189	89.9%
2008	38.58	126^th	193	34.7%
2009	37.27	138^th	189	27.0%
2010	26.20	166^th	189	12.2%
2012	12.83	183^rd	187	2.1%
2014	18.68	150^th	167	10.2%
2016	42.66	98^th	169	42.0%
2019	26.57	115^th	138	16.7%
2021	15.49	138^th	148	6.8%
2022	21.05	117^th	133	12.0%
2023	36.64	72^nd	113	36.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Charleston Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	25.74	121^st	146	17.1%
2021	15.03	138^th	147	6.1%
2022	18.12	132^nd	145	9.0%
2023	37.91	82^nd	133	38.3%

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

Rank History for Charleston Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	63.23	36^th	105	65.7%
2007	77.58	13^th	98	86.7%
2008	93.50	3^rd	99	97.0%
2009	56.03	44^th	102	56.9%
2012	75.92	20^th	111	82.0%
2016	36.32	68^th	105	35.2%

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

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Charleston Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
1989	121	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	121
1990	138	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	138
1991	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1992	134	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
1993	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1994	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1995	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1996	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1997	114	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	115
1998	122	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1999	124	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
2000	119	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	120
2001	129	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	133
2002	134	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
2003	134	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
2004	126	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	126
2005	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	118
2006	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2007	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	83
2008	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
2009	110	0	0	0	0	0	0	110
2010	97	0	0	0	0	0	0	97
2011	103	0	0	0	0	0	0	103
2012	119	0	0	0	0	0	0	119
2013	110	1	0	1	0	0	1	113
2014	124	1	0	1	0	0	4	130
2015	117	0	0	0	0	0	5	122
2016	111	0	0	1	0	0	2	114
2017	109	0	0	1	0	0	2	112
2018	111	0	0	2	0	0	1	114
2019	100	0	0	1	0	0	1	102
2020	110	0	0	3	0	0	1	114
2021	125	0	0	2	0	0	1	128
2022	126	0	0	1	0	0	0	127
2023	114	0	0	0	0	0	3	117

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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	120	10.6	11.3	53.3
1989	121	7.5	16.1	46.3
1990	138	7.5	18.4	52.9
1991	132	10.6	12.4	51.5
1992	134	10.5	12.7	60.4
1993	131	10.5	12.5	57.3
1994	131	12.8	10.2	57.3
1995	113	10.6	10.7	58.4
1996	113	10.6	10.7	58.4
1997	115	11.3	10.2	56.5
1998	123	9.8	12.6	64.2
1999	125	11.3	11.1	48.8
2000	120	11.6	10.3	60.8
2001	133	12.6	10.6	50.4
2002	135	13.3	10.2	52.6
2003	135	13.3	10.2	52.6
2004	126	12.3	10.2	45.2
2005	118	12.4	9.5	49.2
2006	112	13.9	8.1	57.1
2007	83	10.0	8.3	50.6
2008	110	10.9	10.1	60
2009	110	10.9	10.0	62.7
2010	97	11.6	8.3	66
2011	103	10.0	10.2	70.9
2012	119	12.0	9.9	77.3
2013	113	11.7	9.6	78.8
2014	130	13.2	9.8	68.5
2015	122	13.0	9.3	73
2016	114	14.0	8.1	65.8
2017	112	12.8	8.6	100
2018	114	13.3	8.5	64.9
2019	102	13.3	7.6	56.9
2020	114	11.3	10.0	55.3
2021	128	11.3	11.2	64.8
2022	127	11.0	11.5	64.6
2023	117	11.0	10.6	56.4

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 Charleston Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	120	10.6	11.3	53.3
1989	121	7.5	16.1	46.3
1990	138	7.5	18.4	52.9
1991	132	10.6	12.4	51.5
1992	134	10.5	12.7	60.4
1993	131	10.5	12.5	57.3
1994	131	12.8	10.2	57.3
1995	113	10.6	10.7	58.4
1996	113	10.6	10.7	58.4
1997	115	11.3	10.2	56.5
1998	123	9.8	12.6	64.2
1999	125	11.3	11.1	48.8
2000	120	11.6	10.3	60.8
2001	133	12.6	10.6	50.4
2002	135	13.3	10.2	52.6
2003	135	13.3	10.2	52.6
2004	126	12.3	10.2	45.2
2005	118	12.4	9.5	49.2
2006	112	13.9	8.1	57.1
2007	83	10.0	8.3	50.6
2008	110	10.9	10.1	60
2009	110	10.9	10.0	62.7
2010	97	11.6	8.3	66
2011	103	10.0	10.2	70.9
2012	119	12.0	9.9	77.3
2013	113	11.7	9.6	78.8
2014	130	13.2	9.8	68.5
2015	122	13.0	9.3	73
2016	114	14.0	8.1	65.8
2017	112	12.8	8.6	100
2018	114	13.3	8.5	64.9
2019	102	13.3	7.6	56.9
2020	114	11.3	10.0	55.3
2021	128	11.3	11.2	64.8
2022	127	11.0	11.5	64.6
2023	117	11.0	10.6	56.4

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 Charleston Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,233 (8.6%)	$13,168 (91.4%)	$14,401

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 113 Elementary schools	19.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Elementary School)	27.2	16.7	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary School)	27.2	25	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Elementary School)	63.6	20	43.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Elementary School)	18.1	0	18.1%
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	102	117	14.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	100	114	14%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	56.4%	0.5%

Schools Near Charleston 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
Charleston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	255 Center School Road	West Charleston	05872	Orleans County	Charleston School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 895-2915	117	11	10.6	56.4%	114 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	36.6	72^nd of 113 public elementary schools	36.3%		21	117^th of 133 public elementary schools	12.0%	45		57.1		33.3				42.9		40.0					$14,401	$1,233	$13,168
Brownington Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	103 Chase Road	Brownington	05860	Orleans County	Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 754-8467	107	8	12.9	60.7%	102 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	48.5	56^th of 113 public elementary schools	50.4%		15.5	124^th of 133 public elementary schools	6.8%	68			53.3		73.3	60.0			33.3		46.7	46.7	46.7	66.7
Brighton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	825 Railroad Street	Island Pond	05846	Essex County	Brighton School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 723-4373	135	10	13.6	62.2%	134 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					37.5	46.7					18.8	43.8			$13,873	$808	$13,065
Orleans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	53 School Street	Orleans	05860	Orleans County	Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 754-6650	131	9	13.9	62.6%	118 (90.1%)	3 (2.3%)	7 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Barton Graded School	Public	PK, KG-8	137 Church Street	Barton	05822	Orleans County	Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 525-3636	162	13	12.6	57.4%	145 (89.5%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	19.5	102^nd of 113 public elementary schools	9.7%		24.9	111^th of 133 public elementary schools	16.5%	9				44.4						27.8			30.0	27.3
Newport City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	166 Sias Avenue	Newport	05855	Orleans County	Newport City School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 334-2455	313	26	11.8	70.6%	294 (93.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)								(n/a)													40.0		$10,708	$1,233	$9,475
Newark School	Public	PK, KG-8	1448 Newark Street	West Burke	05871	Caledonia County	Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 467-3401	69	7	9.2	24.6%	69 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			66.7						58.3						$15,084	$1,830	$13,254
Derby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	907 Elm Street	Derby Line	05830	Orleans County	Derby School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 873-3162	496	32	15.5	46.8%	472 (95.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	29.2	90^th of 113 public elementary schools	20.4%		24.6	113^th of 133 public elementary schools	15.0%	23	20.3	30.5	48.4	54.4			15.3	22.0	24.2	61.4			41.9		$8,699	$904	$7,795
Coventry Village School	Public	PK, KG-8	348 Route 5	Coventry	05825	Orleans County	Coventry School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 754-6464	122	11	11.6	61.5%	113 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)								(n/a)			36.8						26.3		50.0				$10,856	$1,414	$9,442
Glover Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	100 School Street	Glover	05839	Orleans County	Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 525-6958	107	9	11.5	42.1%	101 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	53.7	49^th of 113 public elementary schools	56.6%		48.8	64^th of 133 public elementary schools	51.9%	15			69.2	50.0	77.8	33.3			38.5	37.5	83.3	22.2	61.5	22.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Charleston Elementary School?

Students at Charleston Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Charleston Elementary School attend?

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

High : North Country Union High School

How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Charleston Elementary School.

Is Charleston Elementary School a good school?

Charleston Elementary School ranks 72^nd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Charleston Elementary School in?

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