Colchester School District operates 5 public schools serving 2,435 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Vermont. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,443 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chittenden County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,572 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.1% local, 88.8% state, and 8.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $118,112 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #65 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 342.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.7% White, 5.6% African American, 5.6% Asian across the district's schools.
Colchester High School accounts for 29.3% of all Colchester School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Colchester School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Colchester School District school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities
Colchester School District school enrollment ranges from 355 students (lowest) to 715 students (highest), a spread of 360 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Colchester School District student-counselor ratio is 342:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Colchester School District is typically wider than the Colchester School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Colchester School District chronic absenteeism rate is 28.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Colchester School District is typically wider than the Colchester School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,435 students.
How much does Colchester School District spend per student?
Colchester School District spends $22,572 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #65 in Vermont.
What is the average teacher salary in Colchester School District?
The average teacher salary in Colchester School District is $118,112 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Colchester School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chittenden County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District students are 79.7% White, 5.6% African American, 5.6% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #65 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.