White River Unified School District #79
653 Students
4 Schools
District Overview
Situated at 461 Waterman Road in Royalton, Vermont, the White River Unified School District #79 serves as a vital educational anchor for families across its rural remote community within the broader Lebanon-Claremont region. Operating as an active public school district within a supervisory union structure, the district manages four operational schools that deliver a seamless continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, along with adult education opportunities. With an enrollment of approximately 653 students, the district offers a well-rounded academic experience tailored to the needs of its local populace, combining early childhood programs, comprehensive primary and secondary curricula, and lifelong learning resources.
To support its student body—which maintains a balanced dynamic of 326 female and 327 male learners—the district maintains a remarkably robust staffing model designed to foster individualized instruction and strong academic outcomes. The educator workforce includes approximately 130 full-time equivalent teachers and 22 instructional aides, backed by a dedicated team of over 114 support staff members, bringing the total district staff to around 266 full-time equivalent positions. This high ratio of faculty and support personnel to students creates a close-knit, supportive environment where learners receive dedicated attention at every stage of their development. Prospective families, students, and educational researchers seeking additional information about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach out directly via phone or explore their official website at http://www.owsu.org/.
To support its student body—which maintains a balanced dynamic of 326 female and 327 male learners—the district maintains a remarkably robust staffing model designed to foster individualized instruction and strong academic outcomes. The educator workforce includes approximately 130 full-time equivalent teachers and 22 instructional aides, backed by a dedicated team of over 114 support staff members, bringing the total district staff to around 266 full-time equivalent positions. This high ratio of faculty and support personnel to students creates a close-knit, supportive environment where learners receive dedicated attention at every stage of their development. Prospective families, students, and educational researchers seeking additional information about the district's programs and community initiatives can reach out directly via phone or explore their official website at http://www.owsu.org/.
4
Total Schools
653
Total Students
129.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 624 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 7 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White624 (95.6%)
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Hispanic13 (2.0%)
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Black7 (1.1%)
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Two or More5 (0.8%)
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American Indian3 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not applicable |
| Number of schools: | 4 |
| Students: | 653* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 129.8* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.0 |
Schools in White River Unified School District #79
Found 4 Schools
Charter School
124 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School
168 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School
224 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Charter School
133 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th