Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Poultney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poultney Elementary School's student population of 271 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Poultney 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 Poultney 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
#169 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Poultney Elementary School's ranking?
Poultney Elementary School is ranked #169 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Poultney Elementary School?
271 students attend Poultney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Poultney Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poultney Elementary School?
Poultney Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poultney Elementary School offer ?
Poultney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Poultney Elementary School part of?
Poultney Elementary School is part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.
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