Thetford Elementary School

www.thetfordeschool.org/

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Thetford Elementary School (TES) serves the rural community of Thetford, Vermont, operating as a public school that fosters a close-knit, student-centered learning environment. Located on Route 113, the school is deeply integrated into the local landscape, emphasizing a curriculum that often utilizes the surrounding natural environment to enhance experiential learning. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students to be curious, responsible, and engaged members of the community.

The school community places a high value on collaboration between staff, parents, and students. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Thetford Elementary focuses on the individual needs of its learners, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. With its strong connection to the local town culture and a focus on building foundational academic skills alongside character development, the school remains a cornerstone of the Thetford educational system.

187

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thetford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	5
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	5

White
173 (92.5%)
Hispanic
5 (2.7%)
Two or More
5 (2.7%)
Black
3 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Thetford School District
Phone:	(802)785-2426
Website:	http://www.thetfordeschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 22

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 24