Vernon Elementary School

Vernon Elementary School, a modestly sized elementary-level community in Vernon, Vermont, overseen by Vernon School District, teaches 170 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 20% below the typical public school in Vermont, which averages around 213 students.

Operationally, Vernon Elementary School answers to Vernon School District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Vernon Elementary School records that 94% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 3% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Windham County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Vernon Elementary School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 8.9:1. The state averages around 11.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, census data for Windham County shows the typical household earns roughly $72,217 per year, about 44% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Vernon Elementary School is one of 28 public schools in Windham County (combined enrollment of about 4,839 students).

Nearest neighbor: Hinsdale Elementary School, around 1.1 miles off. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Five-year trend. Vernon Elementary School's enrollment has edged down 13% since 2018, when it stood at 195 (now 170). White enrollment moved from 89% to 94% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 8.9:1 in 2025.

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.