Enrollment
141
Elementary
DISTRICT 115 · STATE 213
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FIRST BRANCH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #82·NCES 500042900330
First Branch Elementary School
523 VT Route 110, Tunbridge, VT 05077 · (802) 889-3310 · Orange County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL141 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
10.3:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.4:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
62 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 49%
Community
0
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 | 28 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 28 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 28 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 23 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (19) is 17% smaller than its 4th grade class (23).
Student demographics
10%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · 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
First Branch Elementary School→First Branch Middle School
Based on grade levels within First Branch Unified School District #82. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Branch Elementary School this school | 141 | 44.0% | N/A |
| Grand Isle School Grand Isle | 151 | 43.0% | N/A |
| Samuel Morey Elementary School Fairlee | 108 | 46.3% | N/A |
| Rumney Memorial School Middlesex | 114 | 43.9% | N/A |
| Wallingford Village School Wallingford | 122 | 44.3% | N/A |
| Warren Elementary School Warren | 123 | 44.7% | 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 First Branch Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Vermont | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 141 | #119 of 207 | #6 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.0% | #94 of 151 | #8 of 10 |
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
141
+23 (+19%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 10.7:1
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 | 141 | 13.7 | 10.3:1 | 44% (62) |
| 2023-24 | 157 | 13.8 | 11.4:1 | 43% (67) |
| 2022-23 | 149 | 13.4 | 11.1:1 | 28% (41) |
| 2020-21 | 118 | 11 | 10.7:1 | 34% (40) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for First Branch Elementary School.
About First Branch Elementary School
First Branch Elementary School is an elementary school in Tunbridge, Vermont, according to federal school records. Students in pre-K through 4 make up the school's enrollment of 141 students. That compares with an average of about 213 students for elementary schools in Vermont.
First Branch Unified School District #82 (2 schools, 230 students) runs First Branch Elementary School.
The share of students at First Branch Elementary School who are White is 95%. Other students are 2% multiracial. Orange County residents are about 93% White, a similar share. A diversity index of 10% means there is a 10% chance two randomly chosen students at First Branch Elementary School are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio at First Branch Elementary School is 10.3:1, based on 13.7 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Vermont, 11.5:1, is higher. First Branch Elementary School counts 44% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Orange County, the average is 56%.
American Community Survey estimates for Orange County show that the median household earns about $82,232 a year, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. Across Orange County, 21 public schools serve about 3,532 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, First Branch Middle School, is about 5.0 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within ten miles.
For locale, NCES codes First Branch Elementary School as Rural: Remote.
Enrollment increased 19% over 4 years, reaching 141 in 2024-25.
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Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,761
Census ACS
Median income
$82,232
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
3,532 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in First Branch Unified School District #82
- First Branch Middle SchoolMiddle · 89 students
Nearby schools
- First Branch Middle School5.0 mi · 89
- White River Valley High School7.1 mi · 224
- South Royalton Elementary School7.1 mi · 168
- Newton School7.9 mi · 116
- Sharon Elementary School9.2 mi · 156
- Randolph Union High School9.3 mi · 344
Frequently asked questions
About First Branch Elementary SchoolHow many students attend First Branch Elementary School?
First Branch Elementary School enrolls approximately 141 students in grades PK-04.
Is First Branch Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
First Branch Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does First Branch Elementary School have?
First Branch Elementary School employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at First Branch Elementary School?
At First Branch Elementary School, the student body is approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is First Branch Elementary School in?
First Branch Elementary School is part of First Branch Unified School District #82.
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