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Hartford School District

Vermont · Public School District
6
Schools
1,454
Students
$30,524
Per-Pupil Spend
+113% nat'l
28.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hartford School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 1,454 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,524 is above average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dothan Brook SchoolPK–05246
Ottauquechee SchoolPK–05203
White River SchoolPK–05198
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hartford Memorial Middle School06–08294
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hartford Area Career & Technology Center09–120
Hartford High School09–12513
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,524+113% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
20%
State
73.6%
Local (property tax)
20.4%
Federal
6.0%

State funding accounts for 74% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,454
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $30,524 per pupil — 113% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hartford School District?
Hartford School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,454 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hartford School District?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hartford School District spend per student?
Hartford School District spends $30,524 per pupil — 113% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hartford School District?
28% of students in Hartford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hartford School District?
No, Hartford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hartford School District serve?
Hartford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hartford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hartford School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.