White River School

102 Pine Street
White River Junction, VT 05001

www.wrsvt.com/

198 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

White River School, located at 102 Pine Street in White River Junction, Vermont, is a public elementary school serving students in the Hartford School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic instruction with the social and emotional development of its students. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to build essential skills, curiosity, and a love for learning in their early formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes community engagement and collaboration between staff, students, and families. By leveraging its location in White River Junction, the school integrates local resources and values to create a stable, nurturing environment. Through its official website, http://www.wrsvt.com/, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the broader community, providing essential updates on educational programs, school events, and administrative information to ensure a cohesive educational partnership.

198

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White River School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
175 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.1 %)
Two or More
7 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (2.5 %)
Black
1 (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:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(802)295-8650
Website:	http://www.wrsvt.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 43

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 29