Public schools in Essex Junction, VT
9 open public schools with an address in Essex Junction, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,429
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Vermont median 10.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Essex Junction public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Essex Junction, VT: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,429 students, an average of 381 per school. The largest campus is Essex High School (1,224 students), and the largest elementary school is Essex Elementary School (484).
Every listed school belongs to Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 28% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Essex Junction
Elementary schools in Essex Junction
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | PK–02 | 484 | 15.2:1 | |
| Founders Memorial School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | 03–05 | 353 | 12.1:1 | |
| Hiawatha Elementary School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | KG–02 | 203 | 11.1:1 | |
| Thomas Fleming School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | 03–05 | 197 | 11.7:1 |
Middle schools in Essex Junction
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert D. Lawton School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | 06–08 | 297 | 9.3:1 | |
| Essex Middle School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | 06–08 | 366 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Essex Junction
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | 09–12 | 1,224 | 11.7:1 | |
| The Center for Technology - Essex Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Essex Junction
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Street School Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | PK–PK | 305 | 17.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.7%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black2.7%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Essex Junction schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,429 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Essex Junction
How many public schools are in Essex Junction, VT?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Essex Junction: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,429 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Essex Junction?
All listed public schools with an address in Essex Junction belong to Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Essex Junction?
Essex High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Essex Junction, with 1,224 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Essex Junction?
No school with an address in Essex Junction is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Vermont.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Essex Junction schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Essex Junction public schools is 11.7:1, higher than the Vermont school median of 10.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Essex Junction guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Vermont cities