White River Unified School District #79

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/.
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Total Schools
653
Total Students
129.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White River Unified School District #79
Demographic Student Count
White624
Hispanic13
Black7
Two or More5
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    624 (95.6%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.0%)
  • Black
    7 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in White River Unified School District #79
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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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