Enrollment
188
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500177000004
Alburg Community Education Center — Alburg, VT
Federal NCES profile for Alburg Community Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Alburg School District · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alburg Community Education Center compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alburg Community Education Center reports 188 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 92% above the Vermont average and 3% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alburg School District spends $32,448 per pupil district-wide, above the Vermont average of $26,366 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.3% from local sources (property taxes), 98.7% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Alburg Community Education Center 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 92% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 44% | — | — |
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
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 92% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 66% in Vermont — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$32,448
per pupil, district-wide
— above Vermont avg of $26,366
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 188 Top 44% in Vermont — larger than 56% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.1% +92% vs state
NCES ID 500177000004
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Two or More 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.5%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alburg School District, which includes Alburg Community Education Center.
$32,448
Per student
+23%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 98.7%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alburg Community Education Center
How many students attend Alburg Community Education Center?
Alburg Community Education Center has 188 students enrolled. It is a other school in Alburg, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alburg Community Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alburg Community Education Center is 12.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 19% 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 Alburg Community Education Center?
53.1% of students at Alburg Community Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alburg Community Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Alburg Community Education Center is White at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Alburg, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alburg Community Education Center?
Alburg Community Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.