Founders Memorial School

Summary:

Founders Memorial School is an elementary school located in Essex Junction, Vermont, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school is part of the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School District.

Founders Memorial School consistently ranks among the top 20-35 elementary schools in Vermont, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 68.42% of 3rd graders, 64.35% of 4th graders, and 58.04% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 48.91%, 56.41%, and 50.2%, respectively. The school also has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 15.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average.

Founders Memorial School's exceptional performance in serving its special education students is a notable strength, consistently ranking among the top 3 elementary schools in Vermont for this category. When compared to nearby schools, such as Chamberlin School and J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, Founders Memorial School stands out for its consistently high academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's relatively homogeneous student population raises questions about equity and access that warrant further exploration, especially when compared to more diverse school districts like South Burlington School District and Winooski Incorporated School District.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 33 Founders Road
       Essex Junction, VT  05452-3390


(802) 879-6326

District: Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,214 Help


Students who attend Founders Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:    Essex Middle School
High:    Essex High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Two or more races:
8.1%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.6% Help


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Compare Details Founders Memorial School ranks better than 82.3% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Founders Memorial School is 10.9, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Founders Memorial School is $11,214, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Founders Memorial School:

SchoolDigger ranks Founders Memorial School 20th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Founders Memorial School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Founders Memorial School

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Rank History for all students at Founders Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.16 22nd 142 84.5%
2019 73.42 18th 138 87.0%
2021 74.03 34th 148 77.0%
2022 70.93 35th 133 73.7%
2023 75.54 20th 113 82.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Founders Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.71 1st 8 87.5%
2019 70.27 2nd 17 88.2%
2021 63.27 3rd 16 81.3%
2022 67.23 3rd 15 80.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Founders Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.12 22nd 44 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Founders Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.04 18th 66 72.7%
2022 75.55 14th 61 77.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Founders Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.89 11th 67 83.6%
2022 50.13 29th 62 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Founders Memorial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.11 24th 117 79.5%
2019 72.25 29th 146 80.1%
2021 73.91 37th 147 74.8%
2022 73.09 36th 145 75.2%
2023 77.05 25th 133 81.2%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Founders Memorial School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 370 6 11 7 0 0 26 0 420
2019 351 8 14 17 1 3 25 0 419
2020 334 6 11 18 0 1 23 0 393
2021 281 14 9 19 0 0 28 0 351
2022 275 13 6 17 0 1 29 0 341
2023 281 12 10 15 0 0 28 0 346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Founders Memorial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 420 34.9 12.0 22.9
2019 419 34.7 12.0 22.7
2020 393 32.2 12.1 20.1
2021 351 32.4 10.8 21.9
2022 341 31.3 10.8 20.2
2023 346 31.5 10.9 15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Founders Memorial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 420 34.9 12.0 22.9
2019 419 34.7 12.0 22.7
2020 393 32.2 12.1 20.1
2021 351 32.4 10.8 21.9
2022 341 31.3 10.8 20.2
2023 346 31.5 10.9 15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Founders Memorial School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $293 (2.6%) $10,921 (97.4%) $11,214

Data source: Vermont Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Founders Memorial School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 138 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 113 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Founders Memorial School)64.950
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)49.541.2
 8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Founders Memorial School)68.654.2
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)52.543.5
 9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Founders Memorial School)60.755.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)50.644
 6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Founders Memorial School)57.550.9
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)46.538.3
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Founders Memorial School)38.637.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Vermont)37.235.1
 2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Founders Memorial School)66.955.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)55.546.4
 9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Founders Memorial School)44.633.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)41.732.8
 8.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419346
 17.4%
African American812
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic1715
 11.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White351281
 19.9%
Two or More Races2528
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%15.6%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Founders Memorial School

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Founders Memorial School.

Students who attend Founders Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Essex Middle School
High : Essex High School

Students at Founders Memorial School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Founders Memorial School ranks 20th of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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.

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