Clarendon Elementary School

Mill River Unified Union School District #52

84 Grange Hall Road
North Clarendon, VT 05759

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clarendon Elementary School, located in the rural community of North Clarendon, Vermont, serves as a central hub for local primary education. As part of the Rutland South Supervisory Union (RSSU), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body, emphasizing academic achievement, personal growth, and social-emotional development. By leveraging its small-school atmosphere, the staff is able to maintain strong connections with students and families, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.

Beyond core academic instruction, Clarendon Elementary prioritizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded citizens. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities and promotes values of inclusivity and respect. With a focus on preparing students for their future academic journeys, the school utilizes its scenic location and small class sizes to create an engaging, safe, and nurturing space that reflects the values of the surrounding Vermont community.

162

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clarendon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
157 (96.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Mill River Unified Union School District #52
Phone:	(802)775-5379
Website:	http://millriverschools.org/ces/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 21