Founders Memorial School vs Union Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 9.9 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
Union Memorial School
Colchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
355 students
| Measure | Founders Memorial School Essex Junction, Vermont | Union Memorial School Colchester, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 184 | #105 of 184 |
| National rank | #3034 of 50,301 | #18815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 353 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Colchester |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 59.1).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 25.4%).
- •Founders Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 19.7).
- •Union Memorial School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 353.
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 Union Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Memorial School ranks higher (83.7 vs 59.1 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 Union Memorial School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Colchester in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Memorial School: 353. Union Memorial School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Memorial School and Union Memorial School rank in Vermont?
Founders Memorial School is 2nd of 184 and Union Memorial School is 105th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).