Rockingham School District

Bellows Falls, Vermont — 3 schools

532
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,976
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rockingham School District operates 3 public schools serving 532 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Vermont. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 506 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 $18,976 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 5.8% local, 94.2% state — 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 $72,530 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #74 of 80 in Vermont against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 168.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 51.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.6% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools.

Bellows Falls Middle School accounts for 48.4% of all Rockingham School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rockingham School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Rockingham School District school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Rockingham School District school enrollment ranges from 79 students (lowest) to 245 students (highest), a spread of 166 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.

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

Rockingham School District student-counselor ratio is 169:1 — 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

Rockingham School District chronic absenteeism rate is 51.9% — 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?

Federal
94.2%
State
5.8%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
74 / 80
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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

$72,530
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 3 schools in Rockingham School District.

White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

168.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
51.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rockingham School District

School Enrollment
Bellows Falls Middle School
245
Central Elementary School
182
Saxton River Elementary School
79

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rockingham School District?

Rockingham School District has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 532 students.

How much does Rockingham School District spend per student?

Rockingham School District spends $18,976 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #74 in Vermont.

What is the average teacher salary in Rockingham School District?

The average teacher salary in Rockingham School District is $72,530 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rockingham School District?

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 Rockingham School District?

Rockingham School District students are 87.6% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rockingham School District?

Rockingham School District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #74 out of 80 districts in Vermont. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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