Ripton Elementary School

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

www.acsdvt.org/ripton

39 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ripton Elementary School is a small, rural public school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade, located in the scenic mountain town of Ripton, Vermont. As part of the Addison County School District, the school prides itself on its close-knit, community-focused environment. By leveraging its unique location in the Green Mountains, the school emphasizes place-based education, encouraging students to explore the natural world as an extension of their classroom learning.

The school is defined by its small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, which allows teachers to focus on the individual social, emotional, and academic development of every student. Beyond core academics, Ripton Elementary fosters a collaborative culture that involves families and community members, ensuring a supportive atmosphere. With a mission rooted in curiosity and community engagement, the school provides a foundational educational experience that blends traditional learning with the rural character of its Vermont setting.

Total Students

4.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ripton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39

White
39 (100.0%)

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:	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
Phone:	(802)388-2208
Website:	http://www.acsdvt.org/ripton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 12