Norwich School District

Norwich, Vermont — 1 schools

351
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$42,664
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Norwich School District operates 1 public schools serving 351 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Vermont. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 345 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 $42,664 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 0.7% local, 97.2% state, and 2.2% 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 $121,593 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 89/100, ranked #2 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 345:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.2% White, 6.4% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Marion W. Cross School accounts for 100.0% of all Norwich School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Norwich School District-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

Norwich School District student-counselor ratio is 345:1 — 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 Norwich School District is typically wider than the Norwich School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Norwich School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

2.2%
Federal
97.2%
State
0.7%
Local

Funding Equity

89
Equity Score
2 / 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

$121,593
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 1 schools in Norwich School District.

White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 6.4%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

345:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Norwich School District

School Enrollment
Marion W. Cross School
345

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Norwich School District?

Norwich School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 351 students.

How much does Norwich School District spend per student?

Norwich School District spends $42,664 per student. The district has an equity score of 89/100, ranking #2 in Vermont.

What is the average teacher salary in Norwich School District?

The average teacher salary in Norwich School District is $121,593 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Norwich School District?

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 Norwich School District?

Norwich School District students are 87.2% White, 6.4% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Norwich School District?

Norwich School District has an equity score of 89/100, ranking #2 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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