How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Charleston School District | Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Charleston, Vermont | Essex Junction, Vermont |
| Total Enrollment | 118 | 3,767 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Charleston School District | Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,339 | $28,529 |
| Federal Revenue | 0.4% | 7.9% |
| State Revenue | 90.1% | 85.8% |
| Local Revenue | 9.5% | 6.4% |
Charleston School District
Federal State Local
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Charleston School District | Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 78.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.2% | 13.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Charleston School District | Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 118:1 | 204.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 55.9% | 17.5% |
School Types
Charleston School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.