- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barton, VT
Barton Graded School
Federal NCES profile for Barton Graded School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043600025
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barton Graded School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Barton Graded School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043600025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Barton Graded School shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 500043600025 · Barton, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 11.3:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Orleans Elementary School (132 students)
Barton Graded School shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Barton Graded School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Barton Graded School
136 students
- Orleans Elemen
Orleans Elementary School
132 students
- Brownington Ce
Brownington Central School
113 students
- Albany Communi
Albany Community School
98 students
- Irasburg Villa
Irasburg Village School
87 students
- Glover Communi
Glover Community School
78 students
What this shows Barton Graded School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barton Graded School compares
Barton Graded School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 77% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Vermont - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$15,738
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Barton Graded School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District reports $15,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barton Graded School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownington Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irasburg Village School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glover Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barton Graded School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barton Graded School
How many students attend Barton Graded School?
Barton Graded School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barton, VT. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Graded School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Graded School is 11.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barton Graded School?
48.8% of students at Barton Graded School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barton Graded School?
The largest demographic group at Barton Graded School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Barton, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barton Graded School?
Barton Graded School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District?
Besides Barton Graded School, Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District also operates Orleans Elementary School (132 students), Brownington Central School (113 students), and Albany Community School (98 students). See the Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District district page for the complete list.