Rick Marcotte Central School

200 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403

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436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rick Marcotte Central School, located in South Burlington, Vermont, serves students in grades Pre-K through 5. As a core component of the South Burlington School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, encouraging active collaboration between educators, families, and the local South Burlington area to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, integrating core subjects with opportunities for creative exploration and physical wellness. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Rick Marcotte Central School utilizes modern instructional practices and values the diversity of its student body. By maintaining a strong commitment to core values like respect, responsibility, and kindness, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners to be thoughtful and engaged members of their community.

436

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rick Marcotte Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	21
Black	30
Asian	41
Two or More	33

White
311 (71.3 %)
Asian
41 (9.4 %)
Two or More
33 (7.6 %)
Black
30 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.8 %)

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:	South Burlington School District
Phone:	(802)652-7200
Website:	http://www.sbschools.net/Domain/11#calendar5361/20230127/month
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 18

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 64