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Enrollment
387
Elementary
DISTRICT 224 · STATE 213
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OTTER VALLEY UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #53·NCES 500039200411
Neshobe School
17 Neshobe Circle, Brandon, VT 05733 · (802) 247-3721 · Rutland County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL387 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
11.4:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.4:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
195 students
DISTRICT 45% · 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 | 59 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 41 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 51 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 49 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 42 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is 21% smaller than its 6th grade class (42).
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · 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
Neshobe School→Otter Valley Union High School
Based on grade levels within Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
VT Annual Snapshot 2024-25 . Academic Proficiency ScoreEnglish Language Arts
39.4%
VT avg 50.6%
What this means: On the VT Annual Snapshot, Vermont's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Vermont average is about 51 of 100.
Source: VT Annual Snapshot. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Neshobe School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshobe School this school | 387 | 50.4% | N/A |
| Randolph Elementary School Randolph | 289 | 49.5% | N/A |
| Northfield Elementary School Northfield | 263 | 47.1% | N/A |
| Vergennes Union Elementary School Vergennes | 280 | 48.6% | N/A |
| Sheldon Elementary School Sheldon | 337 | 46.3% | N/A |
| St. Albans Town Educational Center Saint Albans | 754 | 47.3% | 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 Neshobe School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Vermont | In Rutland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 39.4% | #131 of 141 | #12 of 14 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 387 | #29 of 207 | #2 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #27 of 82 | #2 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.5% | #49 of 82 | #4 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.4% | #76 of 151 | #10 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.7% | #31 of 46 | #4 of 6 |
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
387
-15 (-4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 15.5:1
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 | 387 | 34 | 11.4:1 | 50% (195) |
| 2023-24 | 420 | 23.8 | 17.6:1 | 51% (213) |
| 2022-23 | 440 | 25.8 | 17.1:1 | 34% (151) |
| 2020-21 | 402 | 26 | 15.5:1 | 36% (143) |
| 2017-18 | 424 | 26.4 | 16.1:1 | 48% (205) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Neshobe School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (424 to 387); teachers up 29% (26.4 to 34).
About Neshobe School
As a large elementary school, Neshobe School serves students in Brandon, Vermont. The school reports 387 students in pre-K through 6. The school's enrollment is 82% above the 213 average for elementary schools in Vermont.
Neshobe School is one school in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, a system of 4 schools with 1,158 students.
Federal enrollment data show Neshobe School is 89% White. The school is also 6% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. That is close to the 93% White share among all Rutland County residents. The school's diversity index is 20%, meaning two students picked at random have a 20% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Staffing totals 34 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. That is close to the 11.5:1 average for elementary schools in Vermont. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 50%.
Among Rutland County residents, the median household income is $68,616, roughly 35% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Neshobe School is one of 31 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Otter Valley Union High School is the closest, at about 4.1 miles. Neshobe School has 4 other public schools within ten miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment declined 4% from its 2020-21 level of 402. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 15.5:1 to 11.4:1.
Discussions about Neshobe School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Rutland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,425
Census ACS
Median income
$68,616
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
6,959 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
- Otter Valley Union High SchoolHigh · 487 students
- Lothrop SchoolElementary · 192 students
- Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and WhitingElementary · 92 students
Nearby schools
- Otter Valley Union High School4.1 mi · 487
- Salisbury Community School7.2 mi · 62
- Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting7.6 mi · 92
- Lothrop School8.6 mi · 192
- Barstow Memorial School10.1 mi · 168
- Ripton Elementary School11.0 mi · 39
Frequently asked questions
About Neshobe SchoolHow large is Neshobe School?
Neshobe School enrolls approximately 387 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Neshobe School serve?
Neshobe School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many teachers does Neshobe School have?
Neshobe School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Neshobe School?
Student demographics at Neshobe School are roughly 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Neshobe School in?
Neshobe School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
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