Enrollment
202
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VT
Arlington Memorial
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Memorial, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500183000005
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Memorial earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Memorial has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Memorial ranks #2 of 3 schools in Arlington, VT.
School address
District: Arlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500183000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arlington Memorial compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arlington Memorial
Arlington Memorial is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Arlington, Vermont, enrolling 202 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.0% lands close to the Vermont typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 202 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Arlington School District spends $15,299 per pupil, 20% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's public schools, it stands alongside Fisher School (205 students): Arlington Memorial is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Its district, Arlington School District, also runs Fisher School (205 students).
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 Arlington Memorial compares
Arlington Memorial 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 | 25.0% | ▼ 9% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
42.6%
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
$15,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 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 94.6%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Arlington Memorial is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington School District, which includes Arlington Memorial.
$15,299
Per student
-20%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 90.7%
Federal 0.2%
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 Arlington Memorial Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Memorial's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arlington Memorial
How many students attend Arlington Memorial?
Arlington Memorial has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Memorial 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 Arlington Memorial?
25.0% of students at Arlington Memorial are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Memorial?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Memorial is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Memorial?
Arlington Memorial has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Memorial rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Memorial ranks #2 of 3 schools in Arlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Arlington Memorial a good school?
Arlington Memorial earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Arlington School District?
Besides Arlington Memorial, Arlington School District also operates Fisher School (205 students). See the Arlington School District district page for the complete list.
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