- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellows Falls, VT
Bellows Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bellows Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 500693000262
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellows Falls Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bellows Falls · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellows Falls Middle School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellows Falls Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellows Falls, VT.
School address
District: Rockingham School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500693000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bellows Falls Middle School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 500693000262 · Bellows Falls, VT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 11.7:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (182 students)
Bellows Falls Middle School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Bellows Falls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bellows Falls Middle School
245 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
182 students
- Saxton River E 79
Saxton River Elementary School
79 students
What this shows Bellows Falls Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellows Falls Middle School compares
Bellows Falls Middle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 60% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Vermont - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$13,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Bellows Falls Middle School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Rockingham School District reports $13,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellows Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saxton River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellows Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellows Falls Middle School
How many students attend Bellows Falls Middle School?
Bellows Falls Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellows Falls, VT. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellows Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellows Falls Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 25% 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 Bellows Falls Middle School?
44.2% of students at Bellows Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellows Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bellows Falls Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Bellows Falls, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellows Falls Middle School?
Bellows Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Bellows Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Bellows Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellows Falls Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellows Falls, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockingham School District?
Besides Bellows Falls Middle School, Rockingham School District also operates Central Elementary School (182 students) and Saxton River Elementary School (79 students). See the Rockingham School District district page for the complete list.