Thetford Elementary School

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Thetford Elementary School ranks 28 th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thetford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thetford, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Thetford School District, which is ranked 10th out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thetford Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, with several grades ranking in the top half of Vermont elementary schools. In 2022-2023, 4th-grade students had 79.17% proficiency in ELA, significantly higher than the state average of 56.41%. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 12 students per teacher over the past three years, which is lower than most of the nearby schools like Bradford Elementary School and First Branch Elementary School. However, Thetford Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with over 94% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many of the surrounding schools.

While Thetford Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 28th in 2022-2023 to as low as 72nd in 2020-2021, indicating that other schools in Vermont are improving at a faster rate. The school's performance data for specific student subgroups, such as female and male students, also shows some variation, suggesting the need to examine instructional practices and support systems to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Nonetheless, Thetford Elementary School generally outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as White River School and Marion W. Cross School, which have consistently higher rankings and performance, providing opportunities for Thetford Elementary School to learn from their best practices.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2689 Route 113
Thetford, VT 05074-0152

(802) 785-2426

District: Thetford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,254

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thetford Elementary School ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thetford Elementary School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Thetford Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thetford Elementary School is $12,254.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thetford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thetford Elementary School 28^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Thetford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Thetford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Thetford School District 10^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thetford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thetford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	80.09	26^th	184	85.9%
2007	93.30	2^nd	189	98.9%
2008	84.24	16^th	193	91.7%
2009	70.97	42^nd	189	77.8%
2010	64.50	52^nd	189	72.5%
2011	66.42	52^nd	189	72.5%
2012	70.88	40^th	187	78.6%
2013	69.35	47^th	187	74.9%
2014	62.78	59^th	167	64.7%
2015	64.93	56^th	176	68.2%
2016	71.93	33^rd	169	80.5%
2017	61.51	53^rd	169	68.6%
2018	72.06	34^th	142	76.1%
2019	54.41	60^th	138	56.5%
2021	52.76	72^nd	148	51.4%
2022	45.66	68^th	133	48.9%
2023	70.46	28^th	113	75.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Thetford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.82	46^th	66	30.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Thetford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.83	15^th	67	77.6%

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Rank History for White students at Thetford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	73.11	29^th	117	75.2%
2019	47.20	83^rd	146	43.2%
2021	49.40	76^th	147	48.3%
2022	46.08	73^rd	145	49.7%
2023	67.24	44^th	133	66.9%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Thetford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1989	265	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	265
1990	260	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	260
1991	273	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1992	276	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1993	289	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	281	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1995	291	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1996	291	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1997	296	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1998	276	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1999	259	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2000	246	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2001	259	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2002	252	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2003	252	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2004	217	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	226
2005	225	6	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	237
2006	220	7	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2007	228	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	239
2008	223	8	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	237
2009	208	6	2	4	0	0	2	0	222
2010	188	4	1	4	0	0	4	0	201
2011	194	5	2	3	0	0	4	0	208
2012	183	2	2	4	0	0	3	0	194
2013	196	0	2	7	0	1	4	0	210
2014	193	0	3	8	0	1	5	0	210
2015	202	0	1	4	0	0	5	0	212
2016	209	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	217
2017	217	1	0	3	0	0	3	0	224
2018	222	1	0	2	0	0	6	0	231
2019	241	0	0	2	0	0	6	0	249
2020	217	0	0	5	1	0	6	0	229
2021	191	0	0	4	3	0	6	0	204
2022	182	0	0	4	1	0	6	0	193
2023	197	1	0	4	0	0	6	0	208
2024	178	1	1	4	0	0	5	0	189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thetford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	266	13.7	19.4	9.4
1989	265	14.0	18.9	10.2
1990	260	14.0	18.5	10
1991	279	17.6	15.8	14.7
1992	284	17.9	15.8	15.8
1993	293	17.9	16.4	13.7
1994	284	18.1	15.7	13.7
1995	293	18.0	16.3	8.9
1996	293	18.0	16.3	8.9
1997	297	18.7	15.9	11.1
1998	276	18.7	14.8	18.1
1999	260	18.3	14.2	11.9
2000	254	17.8	14.3	17.7
2001	269	20.8	12.9	13.8
2002	259	21.4	12.1	12.7
2003	259	21.4	12.1	12.7
2004	226	21.9	10.3	13.3
2005	237	19.0	12.5	11.1
2006	231	18.9	12.2	13
2007	239	18.0	13.3	16.5
2008	237	21.0	11.3	17.8
2009	222	20.6	10.8	17.1
2010	201	19.8	10.1	12.4
2011	208	19.1	10.8	19.2
2012	194	20.0	9.7	24.2
2013	210	20.9	10.0	26.2
2014	210	21.9	9.5	26.2
2015	212	21.0	10.0	26.9
2016	217	22.0	9.8	24.9
2017	224	20.9	10.7	25.4
2018	231	18.8	12.2	22.9
2019	249	16.5	15.0	18.5
2020	229	17.6	13.0	16.2
2021	204	18.8	10.8	9.8
2022	193	18.6	10.3	13
2023	208	17.2	12.0	13.5
2024	189	20.0	9.4	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thetford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	266	13.7	19.4	9.4
1989	265	14.0	18.9	10.2
1990	260	14.0	18.5	10
1991	279	17.6	15.8	14.7
1992	284	17.9	15.8	15.8
1993	293	17.9	16.4	13.7
1994	284	18.1	15.7	13.7
1995	293	18.0	16.3	8.9
1996	293	18.0	16.3	8.9
1997	297	18.7	15.9	11.1
1998	276	18.7	14.8	18.1
1999	260	18.3	14.2	11.9
2000	254	17.8	14.3	17.7
2001	269	20.8	12.9	13.8
2002	259	21.4	12.1	12.7
2003	259	21.4	12.1	12.7
2004	226	21.9	10.3	13.3
2005	237	19.0	12.5	11.1
2006	231	18.9	12.2	13
2007	239	18.0	13.3	16.5
2008	237	21.0	11.3	17.8
2009	222	20.6	10.8	17.1
2010	201	19.8	10.1	12.4
2011	208	19.1	10.8	19.2
2012	194	20.0	9.7	24.2
2013	210	20.9	10.0	26.2
2014	210	21.9	9.5	26.2
2015	212	21.0	10.0	26.9
2016	217	22.0	9.8	24.9
2017	224	20.9	10.7	25.4
2018	231	18.8	12.2	22.9
2019	249	16.5	15.0	18.5
2020	229	17.6	13.0	16.2
2021	204	18.8	10.8	9.8
2022	193	18.6	10.3	13
2023	208	17.2	12.0	13.5
2024	189	20.0	9.4	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thetford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$283 (2.3%)	$11,971 (97.7%)	$12,254

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thetford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 113 Elementary schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thetford Elementary School)	51.8	44	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thetford Elementary School)	52.7	28.6	24.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thetford Elementary School)	44.4	19.1	25.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thetford Elementary School)	61.9	43.5	18.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thetford Elementary School)	52.3	44.4	7.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	249	208	16.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	241	197	18.3%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.5%	13.5%	5%

Schools Near Thetford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)				VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thetford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2689 Route 113	Thetford	05074	Orange County	Thetford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 785-2426	189	20	9.4	31.7%	178 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	70.5	28^th of 113 public elementary schools	75.2%		45.7	68^th of 133 public elementary schools	48.9%	40	50.0	79.2			36.7	50.0				$12,254	$283	$11,971
Westshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	744 VT Route 113	West Fairlee	05083	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-4668	68	9	7.8	60.3%	65 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)									72.7	$19,352	$250	$19,102
Newton School	Public	PK, KG-8	243 VT Route 132	South Strafford	05070	Orange County	Strafford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 765-4351	130	12	11.2	33.8%	117 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	92	2^nd of 113 public elementary schools	98.2%		87.7	10^th of 133 public elementary schools	92.5%	8	64.3	69.2		85.7	64.3	69.2		85.7		$15,823	$00	$15,823
Samuel Morey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 School Street	Fairlee	05045	Orange County	Rivendell Interstate School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 333-9755	112	9	12.8	27.7%	109 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)									62.5	$12,582	$162	$12,420
Marion W. Cross School	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Church Street	Norwich	05055	Windsor County	Norwich School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 649-1703	335	31	10.6	10.1%	320 (95.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			90.7						82.2	$12,890	$267	$12,623
Dothan Brook School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Christian Street	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8647	235	25	9.4	35.7%	200 (85.1%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (7.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	70.4	29^th of 113 public elementary schools	74.3%		77.1	27^th of 133 public elementary schools	79.7%	2	60.5				44.7				44.8	$15,854	$292	$15,562
Sharon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 VT Route 132	Sharon	05065	Windsor County	Sharon School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7425	167	13	12.8	48.5%	162 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	56.3	43^rd of 113 public elementary schools	61.9%		59.5	48^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.9%	5	46.7	61.5	66.7	78.3	26.7	19.2	20.0	73.9	53.3	$12,229	$00	$12,229
White River School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Pine Street	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 295-8650	206	21	9.8	50.5%	181 (87.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.3%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	62.8	36^th of 113 public elementary schools	68.1%					(n/a)		64.3				53.6			38.5	$17,540	$323	$17,217
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	143 Fairground Road	Bradford	05033	Orange County	Oxbow Unified Union School District #91	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 222-4077	240	22	11.1	55.8%	226 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	59.2	41^st of 113 public elementary schools	63.7%		38.1	78^th of 133 public elementary schools	41.4%	37	48.2	60.0			51.9	33.3
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	157	14	11.3	42.7%	149 (94.9%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%		26.6	108^th of 133 public elementary schools	18.8%	7	31.8	31.3			31.8	6.3				$16,569	$00	$16,569

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How many students attend Thetford Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 189 students attended Thetford Elementary School.

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What is the racial makeup of Thetford Elementary School?

Students at Thetford Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Thetford Elementary School a good school?

Thetford Elementary School ranks 28^th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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