River Valleys Unified School District #73

Townshend, Vermont — 2 schools

202
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$31,437
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

River Valleys Unified School District #73 operates 2 public schools serving 202 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 128 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Windham County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,437 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 2.4% local, 97.5% state, and 0.1% 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 $113,152 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #14 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 160:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.8% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Dover Elementary School accounts for 62.5% of all River Valleys Unified School District #73 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means River Valleys Unified School District #73-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

River Valleys Unified School District #73 student-counselor ratio is 160:1 — 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

River Valleys Unified School District #73 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — 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 River Valleys Unified School District #73 is typically wider than the River Valleys Unified School District #73-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

0.1%
Federal
97.5%
State
2.4%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
14 / 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 Windham County county, where this district is located.

$1,080
Studio/mo
$1,161
1 BR/mo
$1,423
2 BR/mo
$1,710
3 BR/mo
$1,884
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$113,152
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 River Valleys Unified School District #73.

White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

160:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in River Valleys Unified School District #73

School Enrollment
Dover Elementary School
80
Wardsboro Central School
48

Nearby Districts in Vermont

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare River Valleys Unified School District #73

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in River Valleys Unified School District #73?

River Valleys Unified School District #73 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 202 students.

How much does River Valleys Unified School District #73 spend per student?

River Valleys Unified School District #73 spends $31,437 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #14 in Vermont.

What is the average teacher salary in River Valleys Unified School District #73?

The average teacher salary in River Valleys Unified School District #73 is $113,152 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near River Valleys Unified School District #73?

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

What is the demographic composition of River Valleys Unified School District #73?

River Valleys Unified School District #73 students are 92.8% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian, 0.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for River Valleys Unified School District #73?

River Valleys Unified School District #73 has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #14 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.