Essex Elementary School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452

www.ewsd.org/EES

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Essex Elementary School, located at 1 Bixby Hill Road in Essex Junction, Vermont, serves as a foundational academic institution within the local community. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both rigorous academic achievement and the cultivation of essential social and emotional skills. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions while nurturing a sense of curiosity and community belonging.

As part of the broader Essex Westford School District, Essex Elementary leverages community resources and parental involvement to enrich the student experience. The school’s digital presence through its Edline portal serves as a central hub for communication, keeping families informed about curriculum updates, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. Through its commitment to high standards and inclusive practices, Essex Elementary School strives to create a safe and encouraging space where every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

521

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	28
Black	12
Asian	26
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
412 (79.1 %)
Two or More
41 (7.9 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.4 %)
Asian
26 (5.0 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Phone:	(802)878-2584
Website:	http://www.ewsd.org/EES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 177

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 110