Norwich School District

Summary:

The Norwich School District in Vermont is home to one exceptional elementary school, the Marion W. Cross School. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning the 3rd spot out of 137 Vermont elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and holding the #1 ranking for the past two years.

Marion W. Cross School's outstanding performance is evident across key metrics. The school boasts a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent overall performance. Its students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a stable and engaged student population.

The Norwich School District as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 1st out of 75 districts in Vermont and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.3 and a per-student spending of $12,890, the district appears to be investing resources to provide a supportive learning environment for its students. Overall, the Marion W. Cross School stands out as an exceptional educational institution within the Norwich School District, offering a high-quality education and exceptional student outcomes.

District Detail

22 Church Street
Norwich, VT 05055

(802) 649-1703

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 75 Vermont districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 345

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion W. Cross School	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Church Street	Norwich	05055	Windsor County	Norwich School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 649-1703	345	30	11.3	7.2%	301 (87.2%)	5 (1.4%)	13 (3.8%)	22 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	96.6	3^rd of 137 public elementary schools	97.8%					(n/a)	71.7	96.9	90.0	88.1	69.6	81.3	61.5	85.7	80.4	$12,890	$267	$12,623

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hartford School District	1.93 mi	6	33^rd
Thetford School District	8.24 mi	1	20^th
Strafford School District	8.92 mi	1	5^th
Sharon School District	8.98 mi	1	30^th
Pomfret School District	11.87 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.