Enrollment
113
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brownington, VT
Brownington Central School
Federal NCES profile for Brownington Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043600059
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownington Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Vermont schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 113
- students enrolled
Brownington Central School has class sizes larger than 80% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043600059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownington Central School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownington Central School
Brownington Central School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brownington, Vermont, enrolling 113 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.7% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 113 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 113 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District spends $14,853 per pupil, 22% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District also operates Barton Graded School (136 students) and Orleans Elementary School (132 students) alongside Brownington Central 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 Brownington Central School compares
Brownington Central 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 69% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Vermont - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$14,853
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 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Brownington Central School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District, which includes Brownington Central School.
$14,853
Per student
-22%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 51.8%
Federal 0.1%
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 Brownington Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Graded School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orleans Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irasburg Village School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glover Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownington Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~113 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brownington Central School
How many students attend Brownington Central School?
Brownington Central School has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brownington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownington Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownington Central School is 14.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brownington Central School?
46.7% of students at Brownington Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownington Central School?
The largest demographic group at Brownington Central School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Brownington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownington Central School?
Brownington Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Brownington Central School a good school?
Brownington Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Vermont schools. 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 Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District?
Besides Brownington Central School, Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District also operates Barton Graded School (136 students), Orleans Elementary School (132 students), and Albany Community School (98 students). See the Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District district page for the complete list.
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