Enrollment
143
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bakersfield, VT
Bakersfield School
Federal NCES profile for Bakersfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044100009
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bakersfield School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Vermont schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 143
- students enrolled
Bakersfield School has class sizes larger than 83% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500044100009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bakersfield School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bakersfield School
Bakersfield School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bakersfield, Vermont, enrolling 143 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.9% lands close to the Vermont typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 spends $13,883 per pupil, 27% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 also operates Sheldon Elementary School (337 students) and Berkshire Elementary School (185 students) alongside Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield School compares
Bakersfield 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 17% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Vermont - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,883
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 93.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Bakersfield School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85, which includes Bakersfield School.
$13,883
Per student
-27%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 98.9%
Federal 0.3%
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 Bakersfield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bakersfield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~143 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield School
How many students attend Bakersfield School?
Bakersfield School has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bakersfield, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bakersfield School is 14.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bakersfield School?
22.9% of students at Bakersfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bakersfield School?
The largest demographic group at Bakersfield School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bakersfield School?
Bakersfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
Is Bakersfield School a good school?
Bakersfield School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
Besides Bakersfield School, Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 also operates Sheldon Elementary School (337 students), Berkshire Elementary School (185 students), and Montgomery Elementary School (157 students). See the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 district page for the complete list.
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