At a glance
Reported students
407
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
788
Charlotte Central School: 407 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Charlotte Central School
Charlotte Central School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Charlotte. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56. NCES reports 407 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above the Vermont median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.2%) and multiracial (5.4%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charlotte Central School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.2%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hinesburg Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
542 reported students
Shelburne Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
788 reported students
Williston Schools
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,040 reported students
Champlain Valley Union High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,251 reported students
Public schools near Charlotte Central School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Community School Elementary · Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 | PK–08 | 788 | 4.5 mi |
| Hinesburg Community School Elementary · Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 | PK–08 | 542 | 5.9 mi |
| Monkton Central School Elementary · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 | PK–06 | 160 | 6.6 mi |
| Ferrisburgh Central School Elementary · Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 | PK–05 | 187 | 7.6 mi |
| Orchard School Elementary · South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 402 | 8.7 mi |
| Champlain School Elementary · Burlington School District | PK–05 | 559 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Central School
What grades does Charlotte Central School serve?
Charlotte Central School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56.
How many students attend Charlotte Central School?
Charlotte Central School reported 407 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charlotte Central School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 407 students and 26.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charlotte Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charlotte Central School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charlotte Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charlotte Central School in?
Charlotte Central School is part of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56, based in Shelburne, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charlotte Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shelburne Community School (4.5 mi), Hinesburg Community School (5.9 mi), Monkton Central School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.