- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, VT
Albany Community School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043600420
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Community School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 98
- students enrolled
Albany Community School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043600420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Albany Community School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+73.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 500043600420 · Albany, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 12.3:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Barton Graded School (136 students)
Albany Community School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+73.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.1 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Albany Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barton Graded
Barton Graded School
136 students
- Orleans Elemen
Orleans Elementary School
132 students
- Brownington Ce
Brownington Central School
113 students
- This school
Albany Community School
98 students
- Irasburg Villa
Irasburg Village School
87 students
- Glover Communi
Glover Community School
78 students
What this shows Albany Community School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Community School compares
Albany Community School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▲ 36% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Vermont - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$15,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Albany Community School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District reports $15,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Graded School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orleans Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownington Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irasburg Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glover Community School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Community School
How many students attend Albany Community School?
Albany Community School has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, VT. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Community School is 12.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Community School?
37.4% of students at Albany Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Community School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Community School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Albany, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Community School?
Albany Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District?
Besides Albany Community School, Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District also operates Barton Graded School (136 students), Orleans Elementary School (132 students), and Brownington Central School (113 students). See the Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District district page for the complete list.