St. Johnsbury School

257 Western Avenue
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

www.stjsd.org/

702 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

St. Johnsbury School is a public PK–8 institution located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, serving as the primary elementary and middle school for the local community. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing rigorous core curricula alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for the transition to high school and beyond, often collaborating with the broader St. Johnsbury educational ecosystem.

Beyond standard academics, St. Johnsbury School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal growth. The school integrates various programs—ranging from arts and athletics to student support services—to ensure that all learners have the resources they need to succeed. As a central hub in the town, the school maintains a strong connection with local families and stakeholders, striving to create a safe, collaborative culture where students are encouraged to become responsible and active members of their community.

702

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Johnsbury School
Demographic	Student Count
White	624
Hispanic	29
Black	24
Asian	14
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
624 (88.9 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.1 %)
Black
24 (3.4 %)
Asian
14 (2.0 %)
Two or More
10 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Saint Johnsbury School District
Phone:	(802)748-8912
Website:	http://www.stjsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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 97

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 76