Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Townshend Village School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Townshend Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Townshend Village School's student population of 94 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Townshend Village School ranks within the top 20% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Townshend Village School is 0.17, 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
#54 out of 283 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Townshend Village School's ranking?
Townshend Village School is ranked #54 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Townshend Village School?
94 students attend Townshend Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Townshend Village School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townshend Village School?
Townshend Village School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Townshend Village School offer ?
Townshend Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Townshend Village School part of?
Townshend Village School is part of West River Valley Union Education District #72a School District.
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