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The Vermont Farm and Forest School

Independent school · Grades K–5

Roxbury, VT

324 Webster Rd, Roxbury, VT 05669

Overall grade: A-

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  • AClass size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Vermont

The Vermont Farm and Forest School is an independent private school in Roxbury, Vermont, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 35 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of independent elementary schools in Vermont. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
35
Teachers
6.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of independent elementary schools in Vermont (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 52% of independent elementary schools in Vermont.
    • Compared with 25 independent elementary schools in Vermont.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded6
    K6
    13
    28
    36
    43
    53

    Student body

    White94%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black3%

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    What grades does The Vermont Farm and Forest School serve?

    The Vermont Farm and Forest School serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend The Vermont Farm and Forest School?

    About 35 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Vermont Farm and Forest School?

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