Brookside Primary School

Harwood Unified Union School District #60

www.tbps.wwsu.org/

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Thatcher Brook Primary School (TBPS), located in Waterbury, Vermont, serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Washington West Supervisory Union. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child." By integrating core subjects with a focus on critical thinking and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged members of the community.

The school is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local Waterbury community and its emphasis on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and students. TBPS maintains a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere where student voice is encouraged and diversity is celebrated. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated teaching staff, Thatcher Brook strives to cultivate a sense of belonging, ensuring that each student feels supported in their individual journey from their early years through the completion of their primary education.

400

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
366 (91.5 %)
Two or More
21 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Harwood Unified Union School District #60
Phone:	(802)244-7195
Website:	http://www.tbps.wwsu.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 90

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 61