Founders Memorial School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
#2 of 184 elementary schools in Vermont
#3034 of 50,301 nationally
About Founders Memorial School
Founders Memorial School is a public elementary located in Essex Junction, in the Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 school district of Vermont, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 353 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 2nd of 184 ranked elementary schools in Vermont. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (79th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 353.
There are 8 schools in Essex Junction; Founders Memorial School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Founders Memorial School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Founders Memorial School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students · 307 m away
Essex Elementary School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
484 students · 1.4 km away
Albert D. Lawton School
Essex Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students · 3.7 km away
Essex High School
Essex Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students · 4.2 km away
Thomas Fleming School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
197 students · 4.7 km away
Summit Street School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
305 students · 4.7 km away
Jericho Elementary School
Jericho · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
400 students · 5.2 km away
Hiawatha Elementary School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
203 students · 5.9 km away
Williston Schools
Williston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,040 students · 6.8 km away
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
Jericho · Public high · Grades 9–12
688 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Vermont with a comparable Enrollment.
Union Memorial School
Colchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
355 students
Richmond Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Porters Point School
Colchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
359 students
Stowe Elementary School
Stowe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Marion W. Cross School
Norwich · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
Elm Hill School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Founders Memorial School a good school?
Founders Memorial School has a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2 of 184 in Vermont. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Founders Memorial School rank in Vermont?
Founders Memorial School ranks #2 of 184 elementary schools in Vermont and #3034 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Founders Memorial School?
Founders Memorial School had 353 students in 2025.
Is Founders Memorial School a elementary school or a high school?
Founders Memorial School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Founders Memorial School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Founders Memorial School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.