Weathersfield School

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Weathersfield School ranks 48 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Weathersfield School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Ascutney, Vermont, with a student population of 262 that is predominantly White (94.66% in 2022-2023). The school is part of the Mount Ascutney School District #86, which is ranked 9 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weathersfield School consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in VTCAP English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th grade. The school also has strong performance among specific student groups, ranking 30th out of 66 Vermont elementary schools for female students and 26th out of 67 for male students in 2020-2021. However, the school's racial composition is much less diverse than the state average, with a higher percentage of White students (94.66% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Chester Andover Elementary and Union Street School.

Weathersfield School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, with a brief period of a 4-star rating in 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. While the school's performance is generally stronger than some of the nearby schools, it lags behind high-performing schools like Ottauquechee School and Cavendish Town Elementary in terms of statewide rankings and test proficiency rates. The school's lack of racial diversity may be an area to explore further, as it could have implications for the educational experiences and outcomes of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

1355 Schoolhouse Road
Ascutney, VT 05030

(802) 674-5400

District: Weathersfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,023

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

African American:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weathersfield School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.75. (See more...)

Compare Details Weathersfield School ranks better than 94% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), African American (1.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weathersfield School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Weathersfield School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weathersfield School is $10,023.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Weathersfield School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weathersfield School 48^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Weathersfield School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Weathersfield School 3^rd of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Weathersfield School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Weathersfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Weathersfield School District 9^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weathersfield School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Weathersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2010	52.75	86^th	189	54.5%
2011	39.99	126^th	189	33.3%
2012	47.61	99^th	187	47.1%
2013	32.98	137^th	187	26.7%
2015	73.42	39^th	176	77.8%
2016	54.49	75^th	169	55.6%
2017	62.36	49^th	169	71.0%
2018	69.64	38^th	142	73.2%
2021	55.59	65^th	148	56.1%
2022	53.14	56^th	133	57.9%
2023	53.75	48^th	113	57.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Weathersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.15	13^th	46	71.7%
2021	50.27	30^th	66	54.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Weathersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.33	26^th	67	61.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Weathersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	65.74	42^nd	117	64.1%
2019	62.50	47^th	146	67.8%
2022	58.22	54^th	145	62.8%
2023	74.78	30^th	133	77.4%

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

Rank History for Weathersfield School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Weathersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2010	28.16	83^rd	104	20.2%
2011	50.72	50^th	106	52.8%
2012	68.52	28^th	111	74.8%
2013	67.21	29^th	107	72.9%
2015	68.98	25^th	106	76.4%
2016	66.53	25^th	105	76.2%
2017	70.74	24^th	104	76.9%
2018	73.00	19^th	80	76.3%
2019	77.55	18^th	89	79.8%
2021	59.19	28^th	85	67.1%
2022	64.24	18^th	68	73.5%
2023	92.75	3^rd	50	94.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Weathersfield School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	70.90	23^rd	71	67.6%
2019	76.25	19^th	87	78.2%
2021	80.34	11^th	94	88.3%
2022	67.25	27^th	91	70.3%
2023	81.70	13^th	88	85.2%

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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 Weathersfield School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	209	0	3	1	0	0	213
2010	207	0	0	0	0	0	207
2011	202	0	0	1	0	0	203
2012	211	0	0	1	0	0	212
2013	231	0	0	0	0	0	231
2014	236	4	0	0	0	0	240
2015	214	1	0	0	0	0	215
2016	209	0	0	0	0	0	209
2017	231	0	0	0	0	3	234
2018	233	0	0	0	0	4	237
2019	226	0	0	0	0	0	226
2020	254	2	0	0	0	0	256
2021	239	3	0	7	0	0	249
2022	241	3	0	6	2	0	252
2023	248	5	2	5	2	0	262

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 Weathersfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	213	21.5	9.9	40.4
2010	207	17.0	12.1	39.1
2011	203	20.7	9.8	42.4
2012	212	18.8	11.2	41.5
2013	231	21.0	11.0	45.5
2014	240	17.6	13.6	48.3
2015	215	17.0	12.6	39.5
2016	209	17.0	12.2	37.8
2017	234	17.8	13.1	42.7
2018	237	17.8	13.3	43.5
2019	226	18.0	12.5	29.6
2020	256	17.0	15.0	28.5
2021	249	17.6	14.1	26.1
2022	252	16.6	15.1	29.8
2023	262	18.0	14.5	28.6

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 Weathersfield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	213	21.5	9.9	40.4
2010	207	17.0	12.1	39.1
2011	203	20.7	9.8	42.4
2012	212	18.8	11.2	41.5
2013	231	21.0	11.0	45.5
2014	240	17.6	13.6	48.3
2015	215	17.0	12.6	39.5
2016	209	17.0	12.2	37.8
2017	234	17.8	13.1	42.7
2018	237	17.8	13.3	43.5
2019	226	18.0	12.5	29.6
2020	256	17.0	15.0	28.5
2021	249	17.6	14.1	26.1
2022	252	16.6	15.1	29.8
2023	262	18.0	14.5	28.6

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 Weathersfield School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$10,023 (100.0%)	$10,023

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weathersfield School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 89 Middle schools	Ranks 3^rd of 50 Middle schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Weathersfield School)	58.6	57.1	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.2	45.9	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Weathersfield School)	58.6	35.7	22.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	43.3	32.1	11.2%
8th Grade Science (Weathersfield School)	52.3	45.8	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Vermont)	39	30.9	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	262	15.9%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	226	248	9.7%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.6%	28.6%	1%

Schools Near Weathersfield 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Weathersfield School	Public	PK, KG-8	1355 Schoolhouse Road	Ascutney	05030	Windsor County	Weathersfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 674-5400	262	18	14.5	28.6%	248 (94.7%)	5 (1.9%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	53.8	48^th of 113 public elementary schools	57.5%		53.1	56^th of 133 public elementary schools	57.9%	8	64.0	62.5	35.5		80.6	53.9	41.7	32.3		83.3	41.9	59.3	$10,023	$00	$10,023
Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Brownsville Hartland Road	Brownsville	05037	Windsor County	Mount Ascutney School District #86	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 484-3344	63	8	8.0	11.1%	51 (81.0%)	6 (9.5%)	2 (3.2%)	4 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	54.6					45.5
Reading Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	632 VT Route 106	Reading	05062	Windsor County	Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 484-7230	34	4	8.0	11.8%	32 (94.1%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Elm Hill School	Public	PK, KG-2	10 Hoover Street	Springfield	05156	Windsor County	Springfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 885-5154	390	25	15.7	47.2%	347 (89.0%)	4 (1.0%)	28 (7.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)													$16,580	$1,612	$14,968
Hartland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	97 Martinsville Road	Hartland	05048	Windsor County	Hartland School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 436-2255	281	23	12.2	31.3%	260 (92.5%)	5 (1.8%)	5 (1.8%)	9 (3.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.8	66^th of 113 public elementary schools	41.6%		27.6	105^th of 133 public elementary schools	21.1%	39	37.5		28.6	59.5	51.9	20.8		35.7	48.7	51.9		59.4	$12,445	$00	$12,445
Union Street School	Public	3-5	43 Union Street	Springfield	05156	Windsor County	Springfield School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 885-5155	250	18	13.7	54.4%	221 (88.4%)	4 (1.6%)	10 (4.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	18.2	104^th of 113 public elementary schools	8.0%		18.2	120^th of 133 public elementary schools	9.8%	16	30.5					11.0					35.2
Cavendish Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	573 Main Street	Proctorsville	05153	Windsor County	Green Mountain Unified School District #77	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-7758	84	8	10.2	38.1%	74 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)											76.9		$13,743	$00	$13,743
Chester Andover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72 Main Street	Chester	05143	Windsor County	Green Mountain Unified School District #77	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-2108	270	17	15.8	43.7%	233 (86.3%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	35.2	76^th of 113 public elementary schools	32.7%		35.2	88^th of 133 public elementary schools	33.8%	12	40.0	56.8	23.1	53.6		28.6	29.7	38.5	57.1		23.1
Ludlow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	45 Main Street	Ludlow	05149	Windsor County	Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 875-5151	87	9	10.2	43.7%	73 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)								(n/a)											40.0		$21,251	$00	$21,251
Woodstock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 South Street	Woodstock	05091	Windsor County	Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 457-2522	269	22	12.0	9.7%	249 (92.6%)	3 (1.1%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Weathersfield School

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Weathersfield School ranks 48^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Weathersfield School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Weathersfield School.

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Students at Weathersfield School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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