Serving 87 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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-6
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Jay/westfield Joint 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 Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#143 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School's ranking?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School is ranked #143 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School?
87 students attend Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School offer ?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School part of?
Jay/westfield Joint Elementary School is part of Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 7/7/2017
School seems to have issues with cost and time consumed by high needs students seeking alternative placement for them. Unfortunate that high needs students have no place here and all energy seems focused on removing them rather then including and teaching them
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