Westshire Elementary School

www.rivendellschool.org/schools/westshire-elementary-school

82 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Westshire Elementary School, located in the rural town of West Fairlee, Vermont, is a key component of the Rivendell Interstate School District. Serving students in preschool through grade six, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, community-focused educational environment. By prioritizing personalized learning and strong teacher-student relationships, the school aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development within the context of Vermont’s unique educational landscape.

As part of an interstate district that spans across the Vermont-New Hampshire border, Westshire Elementary benefits from a collaborative pedagogical approach shared with other schools in the Rivendell system. The school leverages its scenic, small-town setting to offer a curriculum that often integrates local community resources and outdoor learning opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and small class sizes, Westshire strives to prepare its young learners for success in secondary education while maintaining a supportive and engaging atmosphere for families in the West Fairlee area.

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westshire Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2

White
77 (93.9%)
Hispanic
3 (3.7%)
Two or More
2 (2.4%)

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:	Rivendell Interstate School District
Phone:	(802)333-4668
Website:	http://www.rivendellschool.org/schools/westshire-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	36
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 19

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 11