Rutland Intermediate School

(802)773-1932

ris.rutlandcitypublicschools.org/

493 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Rutland Intermediate School (RIS), located at 63-65 Library Avenue in Rutland, Vermont, serves as a vital educational hub for the community’s upper-elementary students. As part of the Rutland City Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary education and middle school. The facility is situated centrally in Rutland, providing students with access to a structured academic setting designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and personal growth.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while prioritizing social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects. By utilizing its dedicated website, RIS maintains an active line of communication with families, offering resources, school news, and insights into their programming. Overall, Rutland Intermediate School serves as an essential institution for the city's youth, dedicated to preparing students for the academic challenges and social transitions of their later school years.

493

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutland Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	28
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
413 (83.8 %)
Two or More
35 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.7 %)
Black
11 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutland City School District
Phone:	(802)773-1932
Website:	http://ris.rutlandcitypublicschools.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 107