At a glance
Reported students
115
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
216
Orwell Village School: 115 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
13.1:1 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
- 136
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Orwell Village School
Orwell Village School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Orwell. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62. NCES reports 115 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, 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 (91.3%) and Black (7%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Orwell Village School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.75 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
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
- White91.3%
- Hispanic0%
- Black7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Benson Village School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
97 reported students
Castleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
216 reported students
Fair Haven Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
248 reported students
Fair Haven Union Middle and High School
High · Grades 07–12
499 reported students
Public schools near Orwell Village 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreham Elementary School Elementary · Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 | PK–05 | 56 | 6.1 mi |
| Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting Elementary · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 | PK–06 | 92 | 6.1 mi |
| Putnam Central School Elementary · Putnam Central School District | PK–06 | 28 | 6.2 mi |
| Benson Village School Elementary · Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 | PK–06 | 97 | 6.7 mi |
| Ticonderoga Junior-Senior High School High · Ticonderoga Central School District | 07–12 | 325 | 6.9 mi |
| Ticonderoga Elementary School Elementary · Ticonderoga Central School District | PK–06 | 396 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orwell Village School
What grades does Orwell Village School serve?
Orwell Village School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
How many students attend Orwell Village School?
Orwell Village School reported 115 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 136 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orwell Village School?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 115 students and 8.75 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 Orwell Village School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orwell Village School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orwell Village School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.6% 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 Orwell Village School in?
Orwell Village School is part of Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62, based in Fair Haven, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orwell Village School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shoreham Elementary School (6.1 mi), Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting (6.1 mi), Putnam Central School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.