DORSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dorset Elementary School is a public elementary school with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Dorset 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.
Dorset Elementary School, located in the quiet, scenic town of Dorset, Vermont, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with the development of social-emotional skills, all while taking advantage of the unique rural character of its surroundings.
The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate closely to ensure each student receives personalized attention. With a commitment to preparing children for future academic success, Dorset Elementary integrates modern educational tools and community-based learning opportunities. By leveraging resources through the BRSU network, the school maintains a curriculum that is both challenging and reflective of the values held by the Dorset community, aiming to cultivate lifelong learners who are responsible and active citizens.
For more information, contact Dorset Elementary School at (802) 362-2606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dorset, VT 05251-9716
(802) 362-2606
DORSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Dorset, VT with about 188 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Vermont
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 18
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DORSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.