At a glance
Reported students
118
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
118
Charleston Elementary School: 118 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
8.4:1 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
- 115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.2:1
What the reported data says about Charleston Elementary School
Charleston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in West Charleston. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Charleston School District. NCES reports 118 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.4:1, below 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 (96.6%) and multiracial (3.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charleston Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.6%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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.
Public schools near Charleston Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownington Central School Middle · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | 05–08 | 113 | 6 mi |
| Brighton Elementary School Elementary · Brighton School District | PK–08 | 127 | 6.3 mi |
| Orleans Elementary School Elementary · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | KG–04 | 132 | 9 mi |
| North Country Union Junior High School Middle · North Country Union Junior High School District | 07–08 | 234 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Elementary School
What grades does Charleston Elementary School serve?
Charleston Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Charleston School District.
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School reported 118 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 115 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.4:1, based on 118 students and 14 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 Charleston Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charleston Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Charleston School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charleston Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charleston Elementary School in?
Charleston Elementary School is part of Charleston School District, based in West Charleston, VT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charleston Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brownington Central School (6 mi), Brighton Elementary School (6.3 mi), Orleans Elementary School (9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.