BROOKFIELD SCHOOL

Brookfield School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 school district, located in Brookfield, VT with about 70 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 5 teachers, Brookfield School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Brookfield Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the rural setting of Brookfield, Vermont. As a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade institution, it serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment that leverages its small class sizes to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and families. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school while grounding them in the values and culture of their local Vermont town.

Because the school operates within the broader context of the Orange Southwest School District, it benefits from shared resources while maintaining a distinct, intimate identity. The school’s programming typically focuses on integrating traditional academics with outdoor education and community engagement, reflecting the regional emphasis on environmental stewardship and hands-on learning. For families and community members, the school serves as both an educational foundation and a vital participant in the social life of the Brookfield area.

For more information, contact Brookfield School at (802) 276-3153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.