FAYSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Fayston Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Harwood Unified Union School District #60 school district, located in Fayston, VT with about 104 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Fayston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Fayston Elementary School, located in the scenic Mad River Valley of Vermont, serves as a close-knit, community-focused educational institution for students in preschool through sixth grade. Part of the Washington West Supervisory Union, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a strong connection to the local environment. Its mission is deeply rooted in fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement and personalized learning.
Beyond traditional academics, the school distinguishes itself through its commitment to place-based education, often leveraging the surrounding Vermont landscape as an outdoor classroom. The school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes and a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the Fayston community. By promoting values like curiosity, responsibility, and global citizenship, Fayston Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for middle school but for a lifetime of thoughtful engagement with their community and the world at large.
For more information, contact Fayston Elementary School at (802) 496-3636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fayston, VT 05673-9606
(802) 496-3636
http://www.faystonschool.org/
FAYSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fayston, VT with about 104 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:
- 104
- Teachers:
- 10.2
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 104 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAYSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.