Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Readsboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Readsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Readsboro Elementary School's student population of 40 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Readsboro Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Readsboro Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Readsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Readsboro Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Readsboro Elementary School?
40 students attend Readsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Readsboro Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Readsboro Elementary School?
Readsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Readsboro Elementary School offer ?
Readsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Readsboro Elementary School part of?
Readsboro Elementary School is part of Readsboro School District.
School Reviews
4 6/8/2021
Hello, I am one of the students from Readsboro Elementary. I think that it is a good school I have been there all of my life and I have seen all the teachers and all if the principles and I am sad that the one we have is leaving us this year we will be getting a new principle next year she is a very nice person and I'm exited for the future thank you bye!
1 3/30/2020
The teacher ratio is more like 3:1. The small student population includes PRE kindergarten. Yet less than 50% are proficient in test scores? As a parent, I'm surprised teaching isn't more personalized. The teacher ratio does not include Aides.
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