Derby Elementary School

des.ncsuvt.org/

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Derby Elementary School, located on Elm Street in Derby Line, Vermont, serves as a cornerstone of the local community under the North Country Supervisory Union. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the region. Its location near the Canadian border underscores its role as a key educational hub for the surrounding rural community, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth for its young learners.

The school’s official website acts as a central resource for families, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and staff contact details. By maintaining strong communication channels with parents and guardians, Derby Elementary strives to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares students for their future transitions into middle school. Through its commitment to local educational standards and community involvement, the school remains a vital facility for primary education in the North Country district.

485

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Two or More	9

White
459 (94.6%)
Hispanic
14 (2.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derby School District
Phone:	(802)873-3162
Website:	http://des.ncsuvt.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 82

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 57