FERRISBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL

Ferrisburgh Central School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54 school district, located in Ferrisburgh, VT with about 158 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 16 teachers, Ferrisburgh Central School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Ferrisburgh Central School is a small, rural public elementary school located in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade six. As part of the Addison Northwest School District (ANWSU), the school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes academic growth alongside social and emotional development. The school prides itself on its commitment to personalized learning, utilizing its smaller class sizes to ensure that teachers can provide individualized attention to meet the diverse needs of their students.

The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become curious, responsible, and engaged citizens. Beyond core academics, Ferrisburgh Central School places a strong emphasis on outdoor education and place-based learning, taking advantage of its scenic Vermont surroundings to enrich the curriculum. By encouraging strong partnerships between families, staff, and the wider community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ferrisburgh Central School at (802) 877-3463 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.