Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White River School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
White River School's student population of 206 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
No one has the right to put a wrinkle on someone else’s heart.
School Rankings
White River School ranks within the top 20% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River School's ranking?
White River School is ranked #31 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are White River School often compared to?
White River Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dothan Brook School, Ottauquechee School, Marion W. Cross School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend White River School?
206 students attend White River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of White River School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River School?
White River School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River School offer ?
White River School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River School part of?
White River School is part of Hartford School District.
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