Ottauquechee School

www.oqsvt.com/

203 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ottauquechee School, located in Quechee, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the local community, catering to students from preschool through sixth grade. As a part of the Mountain Views Supervisory Union, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that balances rigorous academic standards with the development of social and emotional intelligence. The school is known for its strong focus on cultivating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school’s curriculum is deeply integrated with its unique Vermont surroundings, often utilizing the local environment as an extension of the classroom. Beyond core subjects, Ottauquechee places a significant emphasis on community involvement, collaborative projects, and the arts, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and engaged citizens. By fostering small class sizes and a tight-knit school culture, the staff works closely with families to ensure that every child receives individualized attention in a nurturing, rural setting.

203

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottauquechee School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	9
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
181 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.4 %)
Two or More
7 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(802)295-8654
Website:	http://www.oqsvt.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 32

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 28