Charleston Elementary School

255 Center School Road
West Charleston, VT 05872

ces.ncsuvt.org/

117 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Charleston Elementary School, located in the rural community of West Charleston, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the local student population. As part of the North Country Supervisory Union (NCSU), the school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and community connection. The school fosters a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to meet the diverse needs of its students, preparing them to be thoughtful and capable members of their community.

The school’s curriculum and culture are designed to reflect the values of the Northeast Kingdom, focusing on individualized learning and student development. By utilizing its website as a primary communication tool, Charleston Elementary keeps families informed about school events, educational resources, and administrative updates. Through a blend of standard academic instruction and an emphasis on personal character, the school strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning while embracing the unique educational opportunities available in a small, rural setting.

117

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charleston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Two or More	3

White
114 (97.4 %)
Two or More
3 (2.6 %)

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:	Charleston School District
Phone:	(802)895-2915
Website:	http://ces.ncsuvt.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 19

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 10