Castleton Elementary School vs Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleton Elementary School
Castleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
| Measure | Castleton Elementary School Castleton, Vermont | Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 184 | #112 of 184 |
| National rank | #12717 of 50,301 | #19401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Castleton | Burlington |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 58.3).
- •Castleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 62%).
- •Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Castleton Elementary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 213.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castleton Elementary School better than Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
On the Success Index (US), Castleton Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 58.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castleton Elementary School and Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Castleton and Burlington in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castleton Elementary School: 216. Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castleton Elementary School and Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes rank in Vermont?
Castleton Elementary School is 61st of 184 and Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes is 112th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).