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Fayston Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 137 Vermont Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Vermont elementary schools

Summary

Fayston Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Waitsfield, Vermont. Part of the Harwood Unified Union School District, which is ranked 10th out of 75 districts in the state, Fayston Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Vermont.

With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Fayston Elementary School outperforms the state averages in VTCAP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 88.89% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 61%. In mathematics, 83.33% of 6th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 48.11%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Fayston Elementary a ranking of 6th out of 137 schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to nearby schools in the Harwood Unified Union School District, Fayston Elementary stands out with its higher rankings, stronger test scores, and lower rates of economic disadvantage among its student population. This suggests that the school's exceptional performance may be attributed to factors such as increased funding, effective teaching strategies, and a curriculum that effectively prepares students for academic success.

123

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,150

Per pupil spending ?

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

782 German Flats Road
Waitsfield, VT 05673-9606

(802) 496-3636

District: Harwood Unified Union School District #60

Students who attend Fayston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Crossett Brook Middle School
High:	Harwood Union Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

0.8%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2018 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Vermont average (76% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Vermont elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Harwood Unified Union School District #60

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

Vermont avg48%

6^th of 137

Vermont public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Harwood Unified Union School District #60

10^th of 75Harwood Unified Union School District #60 among Vermont districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	6 of 137	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.9	13 of 148	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	7 of 142	95.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	6 of 141	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	85.0	15 of 147	89.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	3 of 146	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	87.5	7 of 117	94.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

By subject vs Vermont (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts80%+22 vs state

Mathematics74%+34 vs state

Science69%+25 vs state

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Schools Near Fayston Elementary School

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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 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
Fayston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	782 German Flats Road	Waitsfield	05673	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3636	123	10	11.8	21.1%	120 (97.6%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.4	6^th of 137 public elementary schools	95.6%					(n/a)	63.6	88.9	76.9	83.3	63.6	76.5	69.2	83.3	69.2	$17,150	$414	$16,736
Waitsfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3951 Main Street	Waitsfield	05673	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3643	152	13	12.0	31.6%	146 (96.1%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.4	15^th of 137 public elementary schools	89.1%		61.7	42^nd of 133 public elementary schools	68.4%	27	60.0	83.3	79.0	84.6	26.7	44.4	68.4	84.6	63.2	$13,958	$337	$13,621
Warren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	293 School Road	Warren	05674	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 496-2487	123	12	10.5	44.7%	120 (97.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.9	13^th of 137 public elementary schools	90.5%					(n/a)	57.1	72.7	85.7	81.0	50.0	63.6	50.0	66.7	64.3	$15,266	$369	$14,897
Lincoln Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	795 East River Road	Lincoln	05443	Addison County	Lincoln Town School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 453-2119	102	7	15.2	28.4%	95 (93.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)				84.6				69.2
Moretown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	940 Route 100B	Moretown	05660	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 496-3742	169	12	13.8	23.1%	164 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.9	39^th of 137 public elementary schools	71.5%					(n/a)	36.8	83.3	60.0	66.7	42.1	66.7	33.3	61.1	40.0	$14,977	$362	$14,615
Brewster Pierce School	Public	PK, KG-4	120 School Street	Huntington	05462	Chittenden County	Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 434-2074	127	9	14.5	23.6%	117 (92.1%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Robinson School	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Parsonage Road	Starksboro	05487	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 453-2949	121	9	13.1	47.9%	108 (89.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)		73.3				66.7				$13,477	$572	$12,905
Bristol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	57 Mountain Street	Bristol	05443	Addison County	Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 453-3227	284	24	11.9	39.8%	262 (92.3%)	7 (2.5%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44	77^th of 137 public elementary schools	43.8%		47.1	67^th of 133 public elementary schools	49.6%	10	70.4	46.4	44.7	52.9	51.9	17.9	29.0	55.9	29.0	$11,931	$506	$11,425
Northfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Cross Street	Northfield	05663	Washington County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 485-6161	263	23	11.4	47.1%	232 (88.2%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	50.9	71^st of 137 public elementary schools	48.2%		54	58^th of 133 public elementary schools	56.4%	13	39.5	63.3	51.3		36.8	36.7	33.3		51.3	$9,314	$00	$9,314
Brookside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	47 Stowe Street	Waterbury	05676	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 244-7195	389	31	12.6	24.4%	367 (94.3%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.4	52^nd of 137 public elementary schools	62.0%		64.7	37^th of 133 public elementary schools	72.2%	15	44.4	62.5			42.9	40.6				$12,908	$312	$12,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayston Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Fayston Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fayston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crossett Brook Middle School
High : Harwood Union Middle/High School

Is Fayston Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Fayston Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 137 Vermont elementary schools.

How many students attend Fayston Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 123 students attended Fayston Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fayston Elementary School?

Students at Fayston Elementary School are 98% White.

What district is Fayston Elementary School in?

Harwood Unified Union School District #60

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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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