- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Berkshire Elementary School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 500044100034 · Richford, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.9:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheldon Elementary School (337 students)
Berkshire Elementary School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Berkshire Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheldon Elemen
Sheldon Elementary School
337 students
- This school
Berkshire Elementary School
185 students
- Montgomery Ele
Montgomery Elementary School
157 students
- Bakersfield Sc
Bakersfield School
143 students
What this shows Berkshire Elementary School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berkshire Elementary School compares
Berkshire Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~185 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.