Braintree School

Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59

www.orangesouthwest.org/Braintree

81 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Braintree Elementary School is a small, rural public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Located in the town of Braintree, Vermont, the school functions as a close-knit community institution that emphasizes a personalized approach to education. By operating within a smaller setting, the school focuses on fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community, aiming to provide a supportive environment that encourages academic growth and social development.

As a member of the Orange Southwest School District, the school utilizes its rural location to integrate hands-on learning experiences and community-based projects into its curriculum. The educational philosophy prioritizes meeting the unique needs of each student while maintaining high academic standards. Through its website and community involvement, the school remains committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring that families remain active participants in their children's educational journey within the Braintree school system.

Total Students

6.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Braintree School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
78 (96.3 %)
Two or More
2 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59
Phone:	(802)728-9373
Website:	http://www.orangesouthwest.org/Braintree
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 6