Thomas Fleming School

Thomas Fleming School is one of the medium-sized primary schools in Essex Junction, Vermont, part of Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51, with 197 students on its rolls from grades 4 through 5.

Across the 9 schools in Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 (3,635 students total), Thomas Fleming School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Thomas Fleming School logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (82%). Other groups include 10% Asian, 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Thomas Fleming School lists 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.7:1. The state averages about 11.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 32% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Chittenden County put median household earnings sit near $96,759, about 57% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Thomas Fleming School is one of 49 public schools in Chittenden County (combined enrollment of about 20,894 students).

The closest other public school is Summit Street School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Thomas Fleming School's enrollment has edged down 14% since 2018, when it stood at 229 (now 197). Asian enrollment moved from 6% to 10% across the same window.

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