At a glance
Reported students
123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
169
Fayston Elementary School: 123 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 112
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Fayston Elementary School
Fayston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Fayston. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Harwood Unified Union School District #60. NCES reports 123 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to 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 (97.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fayston Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.41 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White97.6%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- 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.
Warren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
123 reported students
Waitsfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
152 reported students
Moretown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
169 reported students
Brookside Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
389 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 Fayston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitsfield Elementary School Elementary · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | PK–06 | 152 | 3.4 mi |
| Warren Elementary School Elementary · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | PK–06 | 123 | 4.6 mi |
| Lincoln Community School Elementary · Lincoln Town School District | PK–06 | 102 | 7.6 mi |
| Moretown Elementary School Elementary · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | PK–06 | 169 | 7.7 mi |
| Brewster Pierce School Elementary · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | PK–04 | 127 | 9 mi |
| Robinson School Elementary · Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 | PK–06 | 121 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fayston Elementary School
What grades does Fayston Elementary School serve?
Fayston Elementary School reports grades PK–06 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 Fayston Elementary School?
Fayston Elementary School reported 123 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 112 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fayston Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 123 students and 10.41 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 Fayston Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fayston Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Harwood Unified Union School District #60 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fayston Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.1% 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 Fayston Elementary School in?
Fayston Elementary 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 Fayston Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waitsfield Elementary School (3.4 mi), Warren Elementary School (4.6 mi), Lincoln Community School (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.