Peacham Elementary School

peacham.ccsuvt.net/

66 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Peacham Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the rural village of Peacham, Vermont. Serving students from preschool through sixth grade, the school prides itself on a personalized approach to education that leverages its intimate size to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families. The school emphasizes a holistic learning environment that encourages academic curiosity, social-emotional growth, and active participation within the local community.

Because of its setting in the historic town of Peacham, the school frequently integrates the surrounding environment into its curriculum, promoting place-based learning and outdoor education. The school's mission centers on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where every child is known and valued, aiming to develop confident, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute to their wider community. Its website highlights a commitment to transparency, family engagement, and a rigorous academic program tailored to meet the needs of each individual student.

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peacham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	5
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

White
57 (86.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (7.6 %)
American Indian
2 (3.0 %)
Asian
1 (1.5 %)
Two or More
1 (1.5 %)

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:	Peacham School District
Phone:	(802)592-3513
Website:	http://peacham.ccsuvt.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 11

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 10