Vergennes Union Elementary School

Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54

www.vergennesunion.org/

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vergennes Union Elementary School (VUES), located in Vergennes, Vermont, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community as part of the Addison Northwest School District (ANWSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, VUES aims to equip its students with the essential skills, curiosity, and character traits needed to succeed both in the classroom and as active participants in their community.

The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Vergennes area to create a collaborative learning experience. Through a variety of core academic programs and enrichment opportunities, VUES strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining high standards of excellence. With its focus on community values and personalized instruction, Vergennes Union Elementary School serves as a vital resource for nurturing the potential of every child in its care.

280

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vergennes Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	15
Black	7
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
242 (86.4%)
Hispanic
15 (5.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.9%)
Black
7 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)

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 Northwest Unified Union School District #54
Phone:	(802)877-3761
Website:	http://www.vergennesunion.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 37

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 33