Porters Point School

490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446

www.csdvt.org/pps/

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Porters Point School is a public elementary school located in Colchester, Vermont, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Colchester School District, the school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive, community-centered learning environment. Its educational philosophy emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional growth to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared for their future educational journey.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership to enhance the student experience. Beyond the core curriculum, Porters Point integrates a variety of enrichment opportunities and emphasizes the importance of community connections. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and personalized instruction, the school strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity, empathy, and academic excellence within the local Colchester community.

482

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porters Point School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	17
Black	25
Asian	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
407 (84.4 %)
Asian
31 (6.4 %)
Black
25 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Colchester School District
Phone:	(802)264-5920
Website:	http://www.csdvt.org/pps/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 248

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 80