At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
208
Poultney Elementary School: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 212
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Poultney Elementary School
Poultney Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Poultney. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70. NCES reports 267 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (93.3%) and multiracial (5.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Poultney Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.1 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 0.5 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
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.38
- 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
- White93.3%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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 Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Proctor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
134 reported students
West Rutland School
Other · Grades PK–12
325 reported students
Poultney High School
High · Grades 07–12
208 reported students
Proctor Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
116 reported students
Public schools near Poultney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Grade School Elementary · Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 | PK–06 | 248 | 5.1 mi |
| Middletown Springs Elementary School Elementary · Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 | PK–06 | 54 | 6.5 mi |
| Castleton Elementary School Elementary · Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 | PK–06 | 216 | 6.7 mi |
| Mary J Tanner Primary School Elementary · Granville Central School District | PK–02 | 238 | 7 mi |
| Whitehall Elementary School Elementary · Whitehall Central School District | PK–06 | 332 | 7.2 mi |
| Wells Village School Elementary · Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 | PK–06 | 80 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poultney Elementary School
What grades does Poultney Elementary School serve?
Poultney Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.
How many students attend Poultney Elementary School?
Poultney Elementary School reported 267 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 212 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poultney Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 267 students and 18.1 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 Poultney Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poultney Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poultney Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.2% 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 Poultney Elementary School in?
Poultney Elementary School is part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70, based in Rutland, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poultney Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fair Haven Grade School (5.1 mi), Middletown Springs Elementary School (6.5 mi), Castleton Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.