Elementary Schools in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Summary:

The Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 in Vermont is home to four exceptional elementary schools that consistently rank among the best in the state. These schools, which include Williston Schools, Shelburne Community School, Hinesburg Community School, and Charlotte Central School, have all earned top rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The schools in this district generally perform well above the state averages on standardized tests, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Shelburne Community School and Charlotte Central School stand out as the top performers, ranking 11th and 9th, respectively, out of 137 Vermont elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Hinesburg Community School also ranks highly, coming in at 14th.

The district's commitment to academic excellence is further evidenced by its relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 13.6 to 19.5, and its significant per-student spending, which exceeds $11,800 across all four schools. While the free/reduced lunch rates vary, the highest rate is still under 30%, indicating a relatively affluent student population. Overall, the Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 is home to a group of exceptional elementary schools that provide a high-quality education for their students.

District Detail

5420 Shelburne Road Suite 300
Shelburne, VT 05482

(802) 383-1234

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 75 Vermont districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,028

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2025)						VTCAP Mathematics (2025)						VTCAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charlotte Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	408 Hinesburg Road	Charlotte	05445	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 425-2771	407	27	15.2	20.1%	367 (90.2%)	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.4%)	89.9	9^th of 137 public elementary schools	93.4%		90.7	6^th of 133 public elementary schools	95.5%	3	81.3	80.0	72.3	77.1	76.7	62.8	77.1	57.1	54.2	68.6	73.3	49.0	66.0	54.0	$13,426	$275	$13,151
Hinesburg Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	10888 Route 116	Hinesburg	05461	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 482-2106	542	40	13.6	29.3%	503 (92.8%)	5 (0.9%)	19 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	83.8	14^th of 137 public elementary schools	89.8%		85.9	13^th of 133 public elementary schools	90.2%	1	68.5	72.7	77.8	80.4	79.3	80.0	59.3	36.4	57.8	72.6	64.2	42.2	55.6	59.1
Williston Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	195 Central School Drive	Williston	05495	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 878-2762	1,040	53	19.5	20.2%	866 (83.3%)	38 (3.7%)	35 (3.4%)	57 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.0%)	70.3	33^rd of 137 public elementary schools	75.9%		79.3	19^th of 133 public elementary schools	85.7%	14	65.1	71.7	65.5	65.7	85.9	79.0	45.0	53.3	31.5	56.6	69.4	49.5	46.9	53.7	$11,879	$244	$11,635
Shelburne Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	345 Harbor Road	Shelburne	05482	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 985-3331	788	55	14.4	18.4%	701 (89.0%)	13 (1.6%)	19 (2.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.1%)	89	11^th of 137 public elementary schools	92.0%		94.4	2^nd of 133 public elementary schools	98.5%	9	72.6	75.4	73.2	83.1	82.9	73.3	52.9	50.8	62.9	71.8	69.7	46.5	63.9	62.8	$12,003	$246	$11,757

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools
Champlain Valley Union High School District #15	0 mi	1
Hinesburg School District	1.28 mi	1
Charlotte School District	6.13 mi	1
Shelburne School District	6.67 mi	1
Williston School District	6.88 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.