Summit Street School

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51

17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452

www.ewsd.org/SUM

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Summit Street School is a public elementary school located in Essex Junction, Vermont, serving students from kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Essex Westford School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. Its educational philosophy focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop both academically and socially, preparing them for successful transitions to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, balancing rigorous academic standards with attention to social-emotional learning and community engagement. Students at Summit Street benefit from a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes active, hands-on learning experiences and small-group instruction. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe to explore their interests, collaborate with peers, and reach their full potential within the Essex Junction community.

305

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summit Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	15
Black	8
Asian	39
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
225 (73.8%)
Asian
39 (12.8%)
Two or More
17 (5.6%)
Hispanic
15 (4.9%)
Black
8 (2.6%)
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)878-1377
Website:	http://www.ewsd.org/SUM
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 111

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 52