Enrollment
347
Elementary
DISTRICT 252 · STATE 213
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STOWE TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 500780000318
Stowe Elementary School
254 Park Street, Stowe, VT 05672 · (802) 253-4154 · Lamoille County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
102 students
DISTRICT 26% · 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 | 71 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 54 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 45 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (43) is 17% smaller than its 5th grade class (52).
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · 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
Based on grade levels within Stowe Town School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
VT Annual Snapshot 2024-25 . Academic Proficiency ScoreEnglish Language Arts
67.2%
VT avg 50.6%
What this means: On the VT Annual Snapshot, Vermont's statewide test, about 67 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 Stowe Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Elementary School this school | 347 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Rutland Town Elementary School Rutland Town | 379 | 30.6% | N/A |
| Hinesburg Community School Hinesburg | 542 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Brookside Primary School Waterbury | 389 | 24.4% | N/A |
| Westford Elementary School Westford | 206 | 27.2% | N/A |
| Woodstock Elementary School Woodstock | 273 | 23.1% | 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 Stowe Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Vermont | In Lamoille County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 67.2% | #8 of 141 | #1 of 7 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 347 | #37 of 207 | #2 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #50 of 82 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.8% | #59 of 82 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.4% | #126 of 151 | #7 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.4% | #16 of 46 | N/A |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
347
-68 (-16%) vs 2017
+1% since 1990-91, when it was 344
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 13.8:1
% White
92%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 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 | 347 | 26.8 | 12.9:1 | 29% (102) |
| 2023-24 | 363 | 24 | 15.1:1 | 24% (88) |
| 2017-18 | 415 | 30 | 13.8:1 | 12% (49) |
| 2015-16 | 402 | 24 | 16.8:1 | 17% (67) |
| 2010-11 | 270 | 19 | 14.2:1 | 13% (35) |
| 2000-01 | 321 | 22 | 14.6:1 | 8% (25) |
| 1990-91 | 344 | 25 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stowe Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (415 to 347); teachers down 11% (30 to 26.8).
About Stowe Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Stowe, Vermont. The latest federal count shows 347 students in pre-K through 5. Against the 213-student average for elementary schools in Vermont, enrollment here is 63% higher.
Stowe Elementary School is one school in Stowe Town School District, a system of 3 schools with 756 students.
Most students at Stowe Elementary School are White: 92% of enrollment. Other students are 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. For comparison, Lamoille County is about 92% White. Stowe Elementary School has a diversity index of 15%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.9:1, with 26.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in Vermont is 11.5:1, lower than at this school. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 29% of enrollment. It compares with 41% for public schools in Lamoille County.
In the county around the school, Lamoille County, median household income is about $74,908, about 44% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. A total of 19 public schools operate in Lamoille County, serving about 4,120 students.
Of nearby public schools, Stowe Elementary School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 5 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Stowe Elementary School in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
The 2024-25 enrollment of 347 was 16% lower than in 2017-18, when it was 415.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Stowe Elementary School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lamoille County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,148
Census ACS
Median income
$74,908
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
4,120 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Stowe Town School District
- Stowe High SchoolHigh · 225 students
- Stowe Middle SchoolMiddle · 184 students
Other schools in Stowe
- Stowe Elementary SchoolElementary · 379 students
- Stowe High SchoolHigh · 225 students
- Stowe High SchoolHigh · 221 students
- Stowe Middle SchoolMiddle · 190 students
- Stowe Middle SchoolMiddle · 184 students
Other Stowe Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Stowe Elementary. Stowe Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 5.
- Stowe Elementary SchoolStowe, VT · 379 students
- Stowe Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 558 students
- Stowe Elementary SchoolDes Moines, IA · 297 students
- STOWE ELEMENTARYDULUTH, MN · 245 students
Nearby schools
- Stowe Elementary School0.0 mi · 379
- Stowe Middle School2.1 mi · 190
- Stowe High School2.1 mi · 221
- Stowe Middle School2.1 mi · 184
- Stowe High School2.1 mi · 225
- Peoples Academy Middle School8.3 mi · 229
Frequently asked questions
About Stowe Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Stowe Elementary School?
Stowe Elementary School enrolls approximately 347 students in grades PK-05.
Is Stowe Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Stowe Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stowe Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Stowe Elementary School is approximately 12.9:1 (27 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Stowe Elementary School?
At Stowe Elementary School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Stowe Elementary School public or private?
Stowe Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Stowe Town School District.
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