Essex Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Essex Junction, VT Grades PK–02 Rural: Fringe Burlington-South Burlington, VT SchoolScore™ B (76)
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Essex Elementary School
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ B (76)
484
Students
31.8
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(802)878-2584
Phone
http://www.ewsd.org/EES
Website

Essex Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Essex Junction, VERMONT, operated by the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 school district. It serves grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 484 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Vermont Elementary School Average
Enrollment
484.0
State avg: 216.0
▲ 124% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.22:1
State avg: 11.5:1
▲ 32% worse
Free Lunch %
21.1%
State avg: 50.1%
▼ 58% better
School Details
School Name
Essex Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
500039500123
State School ID
VT-U051-PS099
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1 Bixby Hill Road
City
Essex Junction
State
Vermont
ZIP Code
05452
County
Chittenden County
Metro Area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
5000
State Leg. Upper
50CHN
State Leg. Lower
50C24
Latitude
44.51302
Longitude
-73.05552
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
484
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 102 21.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
LEAID
5000395
State LEA ID
VT-U051
Phone
(802)857-7000
Website
http://www.ewsd.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Essex Junction
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$113,252K
Federal Revenue
$8,199K
State Revenue
$97,109K
Local Revenue
$7,944K
Total Expenditure
$116,865K
Instruction Exp.
$64,834K
Support Services
$42,585K
Other Current Exp.
$3,462K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Essex Elementary School

1
Founders Memorial School
Essex Junction · Elementary
0.9 mi
2
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction · Middle
1 mi
3
Albert D. Lawton School
Essex Junction · Middle
2.8 mi
4
Essex High School
Essex Junction · High
2.8 mi
5
The Center for Technology - Essex
Essex Junction · High
2.9 mi
6
Thomas Fleming School
Essex Junction · Elementary
3.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Essex Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Essex Elementary School?
484 students are enrolled at Essex Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Essex Elementary School have?
Essex Elementary School has 31.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Essex Elementary School serve?
Essex Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is Essex Elementary School a charter school?
Essex Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Essex Elementary School located in?
Essex Elementary School is located in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan area.
What school district does Essex Elementary School belong to?
Essex Elementary School is part of the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 school district.
How much does Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 spend per student?
The Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 district spends approximately $241,456,612 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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