Union Memorial School

www.csdvt.org/ums/

231 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Union Memorial School, located in the heart of Colchester, Vermont, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Colchester School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional foundation for its youngest learners. Its central location on Main Street makes it a hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as active and engaged members of their school community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, balancing core academic subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—with opportunities for creative exploration and play. By prioritizing developmentally appropriate practices, Union Memorial aims to cultivate a love for learning while developing essential life skills like collaboration, empathy, and problem-solving. Through strong collaboration between dedicated educators, families, and the wider Colchester district, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching experience that prepares students for the transition to upper elementary grades.

231

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	8
Black	20
Asian	21
American Indian	1

White
181 (78.4 %)
Asian
21 (9.1 %)
Black
20 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)264-5959
Website:	http://www.csdvt.org/ums/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 76

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 81