At a glance
Reported students
325
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont other enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 11 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
208
West Rutland School: 325 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 9.9:1. 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
- 290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about West Rutland School
West Rutland School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in West Rutland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70. NCES reports 325 students for 2024–25.
Among 11 combined / other schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 305 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 10.2:1, close to the Vermont median of 9.9:1 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 (91.1%) and multiracial (5.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Rutland School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White91.1%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Poultney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
267 reported students
Poultney High School
High · Grades 07–12
208 reported students
Proctor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
134 reported students
Proctor Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
116 reported students
Public schools near West Rutland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Primary School Elementary · Rutland City School District | PK–02 | 200 | 3.2 mi |
| Rutland Middle School Middle · Rutland City School District | 07–08 | 249 | 3.7 mi |
| Rutland Intermediate School Elementary · Rutland City School District | 03–06 | 504 | 3.8 mi |
| Proctor Junior/Senior High School High · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 | 07–12 | 116 | 4.3 mi |
| Proctor Elementary School Elementary · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 | PK–06 | 134 | 4.6 mi |
| Clarendon Elementary School Elementary · Mill River Unified Union School District #52 | PK–06 | 152 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Rutland School
What grades does West Rutland School serve?
West Rutland School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.
How many students attend West Rutland School?
West Rutland School reported 325 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 11 Vermont combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 290 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Rutland School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 325 students and 31.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 9.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Rutland School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Rutland 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 West Rutland School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.4% 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 West Rutland School in?
West Rutland 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 West Rutland School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northwest Primary School (3.2 mi), Rutland Middle School (3.7 mi), Rutland Intermediate School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.