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Enrollment
821
Elementary
DISTRICT 761 · STATE 213
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARRE UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #97·NCES 500044500024
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
70 Websterville Road, Barre, VT 05641 · (802) 476-6617 · Washington County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL821 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
73 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
294 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 49%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 101 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 85 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 82 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 87 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 80 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 80 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 65 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 78 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 78 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (85) is 9% larger than its 8th grade class (78).
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 24% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School→Spaulding Union High School
Based on grade levels within Barre Unified Union School District #97. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Town Elementary & Middle School this school | 821 | 35.8% | N/A |
| Hinesburg Community School Hinesburg | 542 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) Fairfax | 579 | 41.1% | N/A |
| Rutland Town Elementary School Rutland Town | 379 | 30.6% | N/A |
| St. Albans Town Educational Center Saint Albans | 754 | 47.3% | N/A |
| Stowe Elementary School Stowe | 347 | 29.4% | N/A |
Matched among Vermont elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Barre Town Elementary & Middle School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Vermont | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 821 | #2 of 207 | #1 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #25 of 82 | #2 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.3% | #61 of 82 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 35.8% | #112 of 151 | #6 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
821
+89 (+12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 11.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 821 | 72.8 | 11.3:1 | 36% (294) |
| 2023-24 | 852 | 64.8 | 13.2:1 | 40% (338) |
| 2022-23 | 800 | 67.8 | 11.8:1 | 19% (149) |
| 2020-21 | 732 | 65 | 11.3:1 | 16% (119) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barre Town Elementary & Middle School.
About Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is a large elementary school in Barre, Vermont. Classes run from pre-K through 8, and the school has 821 students. The average for elementary schools in Vermont is about 213 students, so this school is 285% above average.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is among 3 schools run by Barre Unified Union School District #97, which serves 2,132 students.
The large majority of students at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, 92%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. That is close to the 92% White share among all Washington County residents. By the diversity index, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School comes in at 14%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1 at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, with 72.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Vermont average about 11.5:1, a similar figure. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 36% of enrollment.
Federal survey data for Washington County show that median household income is about $83,449, about 48% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. A total of 26 public schools operate in Washington County, serving about 7,465 students.
The next-closest public school is Barre City Elementary/Middle School, about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 more public schools inside five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is Rural: Fringe.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 821 was 12% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 732.
Discussions about Barre Town Elementary & Middle School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,017
Census ACS
Median income
$83,449
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,465 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Barre Unified Union School District #97
- Barre City Elementary/Middle SchoolElementary · 701 students
- Spaulding Union High SchoolHigh · 610 students
Other schools in Barre
- Barre City Elementary/Middle SchoolElementary · 701 students
- Spaulding Union High SchoolHigh · 610 students
- Central Vermont Career CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- Barre City Elementary/Middle School1.5 mi · 701
- Spaulding Union High School1.5 mi · 610
- Williamstown Middle/High School4.2 mi · 261
- Orange Center School4.3 mi · 80
- Williamstown Elementary School4.3 mi · 231
- Washington Village School4.9 mi · 120
Frequently asked questions
About Barre Town Elementary & Middle SchoolHow large is Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School enrolls approximately 821 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Barre Town Elementary & Middle School serve?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is approximately 11.3:1 (73 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
At Barre Town Elementary & Middle School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Barre Town Elementary & Middle School?
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School is overseen by Barre Unified Union School District #97 in Washington County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.