Enrollment
418
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy School
Academy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brattleboro, Vermont, enrolling 418 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 418 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 288 Vermont schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Brattleboro's public schools, it stands alongside Green Street School (237 students): Academy School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.9:1 vs 10.3:1).
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 also operates Brattleboro Union High School (705 students) and Brattleboro Area Middle School (255 students) alongside Academy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy School compares
Academy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, which includes Academy School.
$17,938
Per student
-6%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 85.8%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Academy School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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