Founders Memorial School vs Thomas Fleming School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Memorial School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
Thomas Fleming School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
197 students
| Measure | Founders Memorial School Essex Junction, Vermont | Thomas Fleming School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 184 | #19 of 184 |
| National rank | #3034 of 50,301 | #7625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 353 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 75.6).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 32%).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Founders Memorial School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 197.
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 Founders Memorial School better than Thomas Fleming School?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Memorial School ranks higher (83.7 vs 75.6 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 Founders Memorial School and Thomas Fleming School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Memorial School: 353. Thomas Fleming School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Memorial School and Thomas Fleming School rank in Vermont?
Founders Memorial School is 2nd of 184 and Thomas Fleming School is 19th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).