Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charlotte Central School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Charlotte Central School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charlotte Central School ranks within the top 5% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Central School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
3%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte Central School's ranking?
Charlotte Central School is ranked #7 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Charlotte Central School often compared to?
Charlotte Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelburne Community School, Hinesburg Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Charlotte Central School?
407 students attend Charlotte Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Charlotte Central School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte Central School?
Charlotte Central School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charlotte Central School offer ?
Charlotte Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlotte Central School part of?
Charlotte Central School is part of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Recommed with caution as the school system in the District is hit or miss at the elem and middle levels.
High School picks up in Grade Ten. Starts off Grade Nine with bonding and assembling kids from four schools.
The District in General is not in sync with systems and programs from classroom to classroom, from grade to grade and from school to school. The teachers are so buried in rubrics that they miss the big picture of what these kids are all about. Not many Math or Writing experts in the school and so students are taught by generalist teachers some good and some not.
Not enough time to do quality writing with proper feedback during school days.
Band program is excellent, sports are available, but students are sometimes not coached by the best role models and are often foul themselves.
Teachers do not inspire for basic academics beyond the classrooms. Yes, there are geography bees, mathcounts and spelling bees on occasion, but it is all organized sporadically and many of the teachers do not really know the ins and outs of these quality programs nor do they seem to give the students credit for doing this work.
Parents who do Kumon are a threat and to date no teacher has even bothered to investigate what Kumon really is or why those who do it raise the Math scores at CCS.
Charlotte Parents are accused of being demanding but they are really just trying to make sure that the school stops resting on parental support and that if teachers are hired to teach they be the right ones to do the job.
Local School board tries hard, but shoots from the hip as they try to run the show and have no power really. Hevertheless they try hard. Work late hours for a lot of meetings.
Our Superintendent is not a leader, but hires too many ineffective coordinators who are not all on the same page. She may be causing some of the confusion with such a large organizational structure. She seems to hope for consensus on every issue, whereas she needs to take a stance on important issues and delegate that an action plan happen. Items remain open for too long and it appears the District has been looking for the right Math program and is sampling three for over a year. At CCS only one third of the students in this grade are ready for Algebra One. Writing standards are weak and even though students write it is not corrected often. District issue because the testing happens after Grades 5,8 and 11 with a lot of time in between.
All in all though it is a safe, pleasant environ that is very low key. Kids are having fun for the most part. If highly educated parents are committed to reading, writing and doing Math then kids will be fine.
2 10/10/2025
Bully haven with oblivious administration, useless guidance counselors, and teachers in denial.
A rampant bullying problem exists at CCS, one the administration does not properly address. Ultimately, as many families before us, we moved out of the district due to it. If your child is cookie cutter normal, he or she may be fine at CCS. If your child is different, unique, or refuses to conform (i.e., won't follow fashion dictated by 13 year old mean girls or play sports with rowdy boys or may be LGBT) he or she will be harassed, targeted, and bullied until life is hell. For instance, one of my daughters refused to conform in seventh grade - she didn't want to wear pink, worship Bieber, carry lip gloss, and date anyone (dating frequently begins at this school as early as 5th grade). As a result, she was told on a daily basis that she was a freak, ugly, fat, stupid, and should harm or kill herself. When reporting such behavior to the then employed guidance counselor Mrs. B., my daughter found no support. Instead, she was asked if she was lying because "these kids are so nice' or had done anything to warrant such treatment. The final straw was a petition shoved into her locker, signed by EVERY child in the 2011-12 seventh grade requesting that my daughter kill herself.
Given the wealth of the community and the need of the school for community fundraising and additional financial support, it's clear, although not in any way defensible, why they don't tackle the issue of bad behavior with the parents of these kids. It goes without saying that approaching mommy and daddy directly about their budding sociopath accomplishes nothing. The kids learned this entitled toxic behavior at home after all.
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