Founders Memorial School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

33 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452

www.ewsd.org/FMS

353 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Founders Memorial School, located at 33 Founders Road in Essex Junction, Vermont, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative elementary years. By prioritizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with character building, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while instilling a strong sense of community responsibility.

The school is characterized by its commitment to collaboration between faculty, parents, and students, creating a partnership that enhances the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and resources, Founders Memorial School strives to address the diverse needs of its student body, encouraging both individual achievement and collective growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an online presence through its dedicated page on the Edline platform.

353

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Founders Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	14
Black	8
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
297 (84.1%)
Two or More
19 (5.4%)
Hispanic
14 (4.0%)
Asian
14 (4.0%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Phone:	(802)879-6326
Website:	http://www.ewsd.org/FMS
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 122