At a glance
Reported students
389
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
169
Brookside Primary School: 389 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 569
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Brookside Primary School
Brookside Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Waterbury. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Harwood Unified Union School District #60. NCES reports 389 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 (94.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brookside Primary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.8 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White94.3%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Harwood Unified Union School District #60
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moretown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
169 reported students
Waitsfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
152 reported students
Fayston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
123 reported students
Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
123 reported students
Crossett Brook Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
262 reported students
Harwood Union Middle/High School
High · Grades 07–12
556 reported students
Public schools near Brookside Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossett Brook Middle School Middle · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | 05–08 | 262 | 1.2 mi |
| Harwood Union Middle/High School High · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | 07–12 | 556 | 6.1 mi |
| Moretown Elementary School Elementary · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | PK–06 | 169 | 6.3 mi |
| Smilie Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | PK–04 | 69 | 6.6 mi |
| Rumney Memorial School Elementary · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | 01–06 | 114 | 7.5 mi |
| Stowe Elementary School Elementary · Stowe Town School District | PK–05 | 347 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Primary School
What grades does Brookside Primary School serve?
Brookside Primary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harwood Unified Union School District #60.
How many students attend Brookside Primary School?
Brookside Primary School reported 389 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 569 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brookside Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 389 students and 30.8 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 Brookside Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brookside Primary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Harwood Unified Union School District #60 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brookside Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.4% 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 Brookside Primary School in?
Brookside Primary School is part of Harwood Unified Union School District #60, based in Waitsfield, VT, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brookside Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crossett Brook Middle School (1.2 mi), Harwood Union Middle/High School (6.1 mi), Moretown Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.