ISLE LA MOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Isle La Motte Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school with about 28 students offering grade levels from 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 3 teachers, Isle La Motte Elementary 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.

Isle La Motte Elementary School, located on the picturesque island of Isle La Motte in Lake Champlain, serves as a cornerstone of its small, tight-knit community. As part of the Grand Isle Supervisory Union (GISU), the school provides a personalized educational experience for students in pre-kindergarten through grade six. Because of its remote, rural location and small student population, the school emphasizes a close connection to the local environment and fosters a supportive, family-like atmosphere where multi-age learning and individualized instruction are common.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the unique heritage of Vermont’s northernmost island. The curriculum often leverages the island’s rich history and natural geological significance—including its world-famous fossil reefs—to create hands-on, place-based learning opportunities. By focusing on small class sizes and strong community partnerships, Isle La Motte Elementary provides a nurturing environment designed to help students develop strong academic foundations while remaining deeply connected to their local surroundings.

For more information, contact Isle La Motte Elementary School at (802) 928-3231 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.