Newark School

Newark School is a very small K-5 school in Newark, Vermont, overseen by Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64. The school teaches 51 students in grades pre-K through 8. By comparison, Vermont's public schools average about 213 students each, so Newark School sits 76% smaller than that benchmark.

Newark School is one of 7 schools operated by Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64, a district that teaches 1,170 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Newark School logs that nearly all students (94%) are White. Beyond that, the school records 6% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Caledonia County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 7.1:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 11.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 53% of students at Newark School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, Caledonia County reports that median household earnings sit near $69,970, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Newark School is one of 13 public schools in Caledonia County (combined enrollment of about 3,218 students).

Nearest neighbor: Burke Town School, around 4.6 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.