Enrollment
185
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richford, VT
Berkshire Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berkshire Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044100034
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berkshire Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Richford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Berkshire Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Richford, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044100034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkshire Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berkshire Elementary School
Berkshire Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richford, Vermont, enrolling 185 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 185 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 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% 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.
Among Richford's public schools, it stands alongside Richford Junior/Senior High School (217 students): Berkshire Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 11.4:1).
Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 also operates Sheldon Elementary School (337 students) and Montgomery Elementary School (157 students) alongside Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary School compares
Berkshire Elementary 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 55% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Vermont - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bakersfield School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berkshire Elementary 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
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Richford
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 (~185 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Elementary School
How many students attend Berkshire Elementary School?
Berkshire Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richford, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkshire Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 31% 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 Berkshire Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Berkshire Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkshire Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berkshire Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Richford, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkshire Elementary School?
Berkshire Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Berkshire Elementary School rank among schools in Richford?
By Resource Investment Index, Berkshire Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Richford, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richford on the city page.
Is Berkshire Elementary School a good school?
Berkshire Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
Besides Berkshire Elementary School, Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 also operates Sheldon Elementary School (337 students), Montgomery Elementary School (157 students), and Bakersfield School (143 students). See the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 district page for the complete list.
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