At a glance
Reported students
192
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289.5
Lothrop School: 192 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
9.6:1 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
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.2:1
What the reported data says about Lothrop School
Lothrop School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Pittsford. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. NCES reports 192 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, 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 (90.1%) and multiracial (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lothrop School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.1 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
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White90.1%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
Elementary · Grades PK–06
92 reported students
Neshobe School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
387 reported students
Otter Valley Union High School
High · Grades 07–12
487 reported students
Public schools near Lothrop 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proctor Elementary School Elementary · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 | PK–06 | 134 | 3.2 mi |
| Barstow Memorial School Elementary · Barstow Unified Union School District #49 | PK–08 | 168 | 3.3 mi |
| Rutland Town Elementary School Elementary · Rutland Town School District | PK–08 | 379 | 5.4 mi |
| Northwest Primary School Elementary · Rutland City School District | PK–02 | 200 | 6.6 mi |
| Rutland Intermediate School Elementary · Rutland City School District | 03–06 | 504 | 6.7 mi |
| Northeast Primary School Elementary · Rutland City School District | PK–02 | 237 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lothrop School
What grades does Lothrop School serve?
Lothrop School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
How many students attend Lothrop School?
Lothrop School reported 192 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 171 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lothrop School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 192 students and 20.1 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 Lothrop School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lothrop School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lothrop School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.5% 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 Lothrop School in?
Lothrop School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, based in Brandon, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lothrop School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Proctor Elementary School (3.2 mi), Barstow Memorial School (3.3 mi), Rutland Town Elementary School (5.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.