- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bakersfield School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 500044100009 · Bakersfield, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheldon Elementary School (337 students)
Bakersfield School held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Bakersfield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheldon Elemen
Sheldon Elementary School
337 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary School
185 students
- Montgomery Ele
Montgomery Elementary School
157 students
- This school
Bakersfield School
143 students
What this shows Bakersfield School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bakersfield School compares
Bakersfield School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,306
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
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.
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
District finance for Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 reports $14,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~143 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, 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 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.