Westford Elementary School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

www.ewsd.org/wes

201 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Westford Elementary School, located in the town of Westford, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. As part of the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, focusing on core academic standards while integrating enrichment opportunities that promote creativity and critical thinking. By maintaining a connection to the broader CCSU district, Westford Elementary benefits from shared resources and educational initiatives, all while preserving the distinct, close-knit atmosphere characteristic of a small-town Vermont school. Its mission centers on empowering students to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.

201

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
185 (92.0 %)
Two or More
12 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Phone:	(802)878-5932
Website:	http://www.ewsd.org/wes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 32

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 17