Halifax West School

sites.google.com/halifaxschool.net/southern-valley

66 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Halifax West School, located in the rural community of West Halifax, Vermont, serves as a central hub for pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade education. As a small public school, it emphasizes a tight-knit, community-oriented learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while integrating the unique cultural and natural context of southern Vermont into its curriculum.

The school’s philosophy centers on the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to become active, responsible, and lifelong learners. By maintaining small class sizes, Halifax West promotes strong teacher-student relationships and a collaborative atmosphere that supports both personal achievement and social-emotional well-being. The school serves as a vital anchor for the town of Halifax, frequently engaging families and community members in school life to ensure a supportive and comprehensive educational experience.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Halifax West School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Asian	2
Two or More	3

White
61 (92.4%)
Two or More
3 (4.5%)
Asian
2 (3.0%)

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:	Halifax School District
Phone:	(802)368-2888
Website:	http://sites.google.com/halifaxschool.net/southern-valley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	66
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 3

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 6