First Branch Unified School District #82

Located at 461 Waterman Road in Royalton, Vermont, First Branch Unified School District #82 is an open, operational public school system serving families within the Lebanon-Claremont region. Operating as a regular school district within a supervisory union structure, this rural remote district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside adult education programs. Across its two operational school facilities, First Branch Unified provides a close-knit, community-focused learning environment designed to support students from their earliest early-childhood experiences all the way through high school graduation.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a small student body of 296 enrolled learners, fostering an intimate academic atmosphere with modest class sizes across all grade levels. To support student growth and well-being, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 119 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a teaching staff of roughly 54 FTE educators, supported by 12 FTE instructional aides and over 52 FTE support personnel. This high ratio of dedicated educators and support personnel to students emphasizes the district's commitment to individualized instruction, comprehensive student services, and a supportive academic culture tailored to its rural Vermont community.