Wolcott Elementary School

wolcott.ossu.org/

121 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Wolcott Elementary School, located in the rural community of Wolcott, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the local student population within the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU). The school provides a foundational educational experience for students from prekindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on academic development alongside social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes community involvement and personal responsibility.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Wolcott, often prioritizing place-based learning that connects students to their natural surroundings and local heritage. By utilizing its website and administrative resources, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering insights into district policies, classroom expectations, and student support services. With a mission centered on student success, Wolcott Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and the greater community.

121

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wolcott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Two or More	6

White
115 (95.0 %)
Two or More
6 (5.0 %)

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:	Wolcott School District
Phone:	(802)472-6551
Website:	http://wolcott.ossu.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
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 11

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 20