Enrollment
182
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berlin, VT
Berlin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043900035
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berlin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Berlin Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043900035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berlin Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berlin Elementary School
Berlin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Berlin, Vermont, enrolling 182 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.9% lands close to the Vermont typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 182 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 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 spends $25,398 per pupil, 33% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates U-32 Middle & High School (647 students) and East Montpelier Elementary School (202 students) alongside Berlin 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 Berlin Elementary School compares
Berlin 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▲ 5% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Vermont - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$25,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 89.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Berlin Elementary School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, which includes Berlin Elementary School.
$25,398
Per student
+33%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.4%
State 87.0%
Federal 5.6%
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 Berlin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-32 Middle & High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Montpelier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rumney Memorial School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calais Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doty Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berlin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~182 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Berlin Elementary School
How many students attend Berlin Elementary School?
Berlin Elementary School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berlin, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Elementary School is 13:1, which is 9% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berlin Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Berlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berlin Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Berlin, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berlin Elementary School?
Berlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
Is Berlin Elementary School a good school?
Berlin Elementary School earns 38/100 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 Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Besides Berlin Elementary School, Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates U-32 Middle & High School (647 students), East Montpelier Elementary School (202 students), and Rumney Memorial School (114 students). See the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 district page for the complete list.
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