Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leicester Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
How many students attend Leicester Central School?
44 students attend Leicester Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Leicester Central School students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leicester Central School?
Leicester Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leicester Central School offer ?
Leicester Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Leicester Central School part of?
Leicester Central School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
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