Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fair Haven Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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-6
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Haven Grade School's student population of 248 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Unified Focus on Learning
School Rankings
Fair Haven Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Haven Grade School is 0.10, 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
#219 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
3%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Haven Grade School's ranking?
Fair Haven Grade School is ranked #219 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Fair Haven Grade School?
248 students attend Fair Haven Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fair Haven Grade School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Haven Grade School?
Fair Haven Grade School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fair Haven Grade School offer ?
Fair Haven Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Haven Grade School part of?
Fair Haven Grade School is part of Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
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