WAITSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Waitsfield Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Harwood Unified Union School District #60 school district, located in Waitsfield, VT with about 135 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Waitsfield Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Waitsfield Elementary School, located in the heart of Vermont’s Mad River Valley, serves students from preschool through sixth grade within the Harwood Unified Union School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, placing a strong emphasis on place-based education that utilizes the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," blending academic rigor with a commitment to social-emotional growth, curiosity, and civic responsibility.
Beyond its core curriculum, Waitsfield Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative environment where students, staff, and families work closely together. The school culture encourages active participation and hands-on learning, often integrating outdoor activities and community service projects into the daily routine. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become engaged, empathetic, and environmentally conscious members of their community.
For more information, contact Waitsfield Elementary School at (802) 496-3643 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waitsfield, VT 05673-9730
(802) 496-3643
http://www.waitsfieldschool.org/
WAITSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Waitsfield, VT with about 135 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:
- 135
- Teachers:
- 10.84
- 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 135 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WAITSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- 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.