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Winooski Incorporated School District

Vermont · Public School District
3
Schools
787
Students
$69,723
Per-Pupil Spend
+386% nat'l
60.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+8pp vs nat'l
62.0%
Graduation Rate
-24.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Winooski Incorporated School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 787 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 62.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $69,723 is above average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
J. F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolPK–05433
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Winooski Middle School06–08139
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Winooski High School09–12215
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$69,723+386% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
State
67.5%
Local (property tax)
3.3%
Federal
29.2%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
3
Schools
787
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$70K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate62.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $69,723 per pupil — 386% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 62.0%, graduation is 24.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Winooski Incorporated School District?
Winooski Incorporated School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 787 students.
What is the graduation rate for Winooski Incorporated School District?
The graduation rate is 62.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Winooski Incorporated School District spend per student?
Winooski Incorporated School District spends $69,723 per pupil — 386% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Winooski Incorporated School District?
60% of students in Winooski Incorporated School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Winooski Incorporated School District?
No, Winooski Incorporated School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Winooski Incorporated School District serve?
Winooski Incorporated School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Winooski Incorporated School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Winooski Incorporated School District is 39/100. 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.