Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, First Branch 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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First Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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First Branch Elementary School's student population of 157 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
First Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Branch 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
#188 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is First Branch Elementary School's ranking?
First Branch Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 280 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend First Branch Elementary School?
157 students attend First Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of First Branch Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First Branch Elementary School?
First Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does First Branch Elementary School offer ?
First Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is First Branch Elementary School part of?
First Branch Elementary School is part of First Branch Unified School District #82.
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