At a glance
Reported students
168
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
150.5
South Royalton Elementary School: 168 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
11.4:1 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
- 130
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about South Royalton Elementary School
South Royalton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in South Royalton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to White River Unified School District #79. NCES reports 168 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 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 (1.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Royalton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.7 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
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 White River Unified School District #79
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bethel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
124 reported students
White River Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
133 reported students
White River Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
224 reported students
Public schools near South Royalton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley High School High · White River Unified School District #79 | 09–12 | 224 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sharon Elementary School Elementary · Sharon School District | PK–06 | 156 | 3.9 mi |
| Bethel Elementary School Elementary · White River Unified School District #79 | PK–05 | 124 | 6.4 mi |
| First Branch Elementary School Elementary · First Branch Unified School District #82 | PK–04 | 141 | 7.1 mi |
| Newton School Elementary · Strafford School District | PK–08 | 116 | 7.6 mi |
| Barnard Academy Elementary · Mountain Views School District | PK–06 | 57 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Royalton Elementary School
What grades does South Royalton Elementary School serve?
South Royalton Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in White River Unified School District #79.
How many students attend South Royalton Elementary School?
South Royalton Elementary School reported 168 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 130 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Royalton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 168 students and 14.7 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 South Royalton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Royalton Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on White River Unified School District #79 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Royalton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.2% 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 South Royalton Elementary School in?
South Royalton Elementary School is part of White River Unified School District #79, based in Royalton, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Royalton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include White River Valley High School (under 0.1 mi), Sharon Elementary School (3.9 mi), Bethel Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.