- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brattleboro, VT
Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043100079
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Brattleboro · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brattleboro, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043100079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Academy School shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 500043100079 · Brattleboro, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 11.9:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Brattleboro Union High School (705 students)
Academy School shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brattleboro Un
Brattleboro Union High School
705 students
- This school
Academy School
418 students
- Brattleboro Ar 255
Brattleboro Area Middle School
255 students
- Green Street S 237
Green Street School
237 students
- Putney Central 192
Putney Central School
192 students
- Dummerston Sch 171
Dummerston Schools
171 students
What this shows Academy School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy School compares
Academy School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 57% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Vermont - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.3%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Academy School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 reports $18,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brattleboro Area Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putney Central School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dummerston Schools | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Brattleboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy School
How many students attend Academy School?
Academy School has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brattleboro, VT. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy School is 11.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy School?
43.3% of students at Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Academy School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Brattleboro, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy School?
Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy School rank among schools in Brattleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brattleboro, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brattleboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Besides Academy School, Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 also operates Brattleboro Union High School (705 students), Brattleboro Area Middle School (255 students), and Green Street School (237 students). See the Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 district page for the complete list.