- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Brownington Central School held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 500043600059 · Brownington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 14.1:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Barton Graded School (136 students)
Brownington Central School held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Brownington Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barton Graded
Barton Graded School
136 students
- Orleans Elemen
Orleans Elementary School
132 students
- This school
Brownington Central School
113 students
- Albany Communi
Albany Community School
98 students
- Irasburg Villa
Irasburg Village School
87 students
- Glover Communi
Glover Community School
78 students
What this shows Brownington Central School reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownington Central School compares
Brownington Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,738
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 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.
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
District finance for Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District reports $15,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~113 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.