POULTNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Poultney Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school with about 258 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 16 teachers, Poultney Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Poultney Elementary School, located in the town of Poultney, Vermont, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Rutland Southwest Supervisory Union (RSWSU), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its location in a quintessential Vermont town allows the school to emphasize a close-knit culture, often leveraging the surrounding natural environment and local resources to enhance the student experience.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. Beyond core academics, Poultney Elementary emphasizes the importance of character education and school-wide community building, striving to prepare students to be responsible and contributing members of society. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Poultney area, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in every student.

For more information, contact Poultney Elementary School at (802) 287-5212 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.