Hinesburg Community School

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hinesburg Community School (HCS) is a public K-8 institution serving the town of Hinesburg, Vermont. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community, fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving among its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hinesburg Community School is known for its commitment to the "whole child," integrating arts, physical education, and outdoor learning experiences that leverage Vermont’s natural landscape. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the broader Hinesburg community, utilizing a variety of programs and extracurricular activities to ensure students feel supported and engaged. Through its dedicated faculty and community-oriented philosophy, HCS strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

542

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinesburg Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	19
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
503 (92.8%)
Hispanic
19 (3.5%)
Two or More
14 (2.6%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56
Phone:	(802)482-2106
Website:	http://www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 87

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 47