Union Memorial School

253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Union Memorial School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Union Memorial School's student population of 355 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Union Memorial School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
7%
3%
White
78%
87%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Union Memorial School often compared to?
Union Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porters Point School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Union Memorial School?
355 students attend Union Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Union Memorial School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Memorial School?
Union Memorial School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Union Memorial School offer ?
Union Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Union Memorial School part of?
Union Memorial School is part of Colchester School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 355 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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