Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83

Ludlow, Vermont — 2 schools

228
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$33,395
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 operates 2 public schools serving 228 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Vermont. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 182 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Windsor County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $33,395 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 3.6% local, 95.0% state, and 1.4% 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 $99,783 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #11 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 98.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 40.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.1% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools.

Mt. Holly School accounts for 56.6% of all Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 student-counselor ratio is 99:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 chronic absenteeism rate is 40.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.4%
Federal
95.0%
State
3.6%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
11 / 80
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Windsor County county, where this district is located.

$1,161
Studio/mo
$1,168
1 BR/mo
$1,362
2 BR/mo
$1,786
3 BR/mo
$1,844
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$99,783
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83.

White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

98.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83

School Enrollment
Mt. Holly School
103
Ludlow Elementary School
79

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83?

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 228 students.

How much does Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 spend per student?

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 spends $33,395 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #11 in Vermont.

What is the average teacher salary in Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83?

The average teacher salary in Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 is $99,783 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Windsor County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83?

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 students are 92.1% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83?

Ludlow Mt. Holly Unified Union School District #83 has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #11 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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