Enrollment
68
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500044200371
Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) — Brownsville, VT
Federal NCES profile for Albert Bridge School (West Windsor), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mount Ascutney School District #86 · Vermont
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) reports 68 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Vermont state mean of 13:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% below the Vermont average and 82% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 340 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mount Ascutney School District #86 spends $19,450 per pupil district-wide, below the Vermont average of $26,366 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.1% from local sources (property taxes), 88.9% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Vermont state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 31% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 66% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 66% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 9% in Vermont — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,450
per pupil, district-wide
— below Vermont avg of $26,366
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 340 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 68 Top 10% in Vermont — larger than 90% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.5% -66% vs state
NCES ID 500044200371
Student demographics
White 82.4%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 340:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Ascutney School District #86, which includes Albert Bridge School (West Windsor).
$19,450
Per student
-26%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.1%
State 88.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)
How many students attend Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)?
Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) has 68 students enrolled. It is a other school in Brownsville, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) is 9:1, which is 31% lower than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)?
9.5% of students at Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)?
The largest demographic group at Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) is White at 82.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Brownsville, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Bridge School (West Windsor)?
Albert Bridge School (West Windsor) has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.