At a glance
Reported students
788
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
788
Shelburne Community School: 788 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 732
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Shelburne Community School
Shelburne Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Shelburne. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56. NCES reports 788 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 (89%) and multiracial (6.1%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Shelburne Community School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.7 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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
Williston Schools
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,040 reported students
Charlotte Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
407 reported students
Champlain Valley Union High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,251 reported students
Public schools near Shelburne Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard School Elementary · South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 402 | 4.3 mi |
| Charlotte Central School Elementary · Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 | PK–08 | 407 | 4.5 mi |
| Champlain School Elementary · Burlington School District | PK–05 | 559 | 5.4 mi |
| Rick Marcotte Central School Elementary · South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 378 | 6.6 mi |
| Edmunds Elementary School Elementary · Burlington School District | PK–05 | 279 | 6.7 mi |
| Chamberlin School Elementary · South Burlington School District | PK–05 | 490 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shelburne Community School
What grades does Shelburne Community School serve?
Shelburne Community 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 Shelburne Community School?
Shelburne Community School reported 788 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 732 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shelburne Community School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 788 students and 54.7 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 Shelburne Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shelburne Community 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 Shelburne Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.4% 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 Shelburne Community School in?
Shelburne Community 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 Shelburne Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orchard School (4.3 mi), Charlotte Central School (4.5 mi), Champlain School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.