Waitsfield Elementary School

Harwood Unified Union School District #60

www.waitsfieldschool.org/

168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Waitsfield Elementary School, located in the heart of Vermont’s Mad River Valley, serves students from preschool through sixth grade within the Harwood Unified Union School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, placing a strong emphasis on place-based education that utilizes the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the school prioritizes the development of the "whole child," blending academic rigor with a commitment to social-emotional growth, curiosity, and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waitsfield Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative environment where students, staff, and families work closely together. The school culture encourages active participation and hands-on learning, often integrating outdoor activities and community service projects into the daily routine. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become engaged, empathetic, and environmentally conscious members of their community.

168

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waitsfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	7
Black	2
Two or More	1

White
158 (94.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.2 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Harwood Unified Union School District #60
Phone:	(802)496-3643
Website:	http://www.waitsfieldschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 31

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 24