Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69

Rutland, Vermont — 2 schools

197
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$29,781
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 operates 2 public schools serving 197 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 134 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Rutland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,781 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 1.0% local, 99.0% 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 $101,523 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 134:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 50.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Wells Village School accounts for 59.7% of all Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69-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

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 student-counselor ratio is 134:1 — 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

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 chronic absenteeism rate is 50.3% — 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
99.0%
State
1.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,019
Studio/mo
$1,026
1 BR/mo
$1,345
2 BR/mo
$1,638
3 BR/mo
$1,987
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,523
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 Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69.

White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

134:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
50.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69

School Enrollment
Wells Village School
80
Middletown Springs Elementary School
54

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69?

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 197 students.

How much does Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 spend per student?

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 spends $29,781 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69?

The average teacher salary in Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 is $101,523 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69?

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

What is the demographic composition of Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69?

Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 students are 96.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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