FOUNDERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Founders Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 school district, located in Essex Junction, VT with about 420 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Founders Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Founders Memorial School, located at 33 Founders Road in Essex Junction, Vermont, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. By prioritizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with character building, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while instilling a strong sense of community responsibility.
The school is characterized by its commitment to collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, creating a partnership that enhances the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and resources, Founders Memorial School strives to address the diverse needs of its student body, encouraging both individual achievement and collective growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an online presence through its dedicated page on the Edline platform.
For more information, contact Founders Memorial School at (802) 879-6326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Essex Junction, VT 05452-3390
(802) 879-6326
FOUNDERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Essex Junction, VT with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Vermont
School Details
- School status:
- Changed Boundary/Agency
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 34.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 420 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOUNDERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.