Enrollment
403
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jericho, VT
Browns River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Browns River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 500044300398
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Browns River Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jericho · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Browns River Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Browns River Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jericho, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044300398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Browns River Middle School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Browns River Middle School
Browns River Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jericho, Vermont, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Vermont schools and 25% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Vermont average.
Enrollment of 403 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 also operates Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students) and Jericho Elementary School (400 students) alongside Browns River Middle 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 Browns River Middle School compares
Browns River Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 81% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Vermont - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$20,343
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Browns River Middle School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401, which includes Browns River Middle School.
$20,343
Per student
+6%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 93.8%
Federal 5.3%
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 Browns River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Mansfield Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jericho Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camels Hump Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Underhill Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Browns River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Browns River Middle School
How many students attend Browns River Middle School?
Browns River Middle School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jericho, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browns River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browns River Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Browns River Middle School?
5.2% of students at Browns River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Browns River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Browns River Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Jericho, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Browns River Middle School?
Browns River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Browns River Middle School rank among public schools in Jericho?
By Resource Investment Index, Browns River Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jericho, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jericho on the city page.
Is Browns River Middle School a good school?
Browns River Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401?
Besides Browns River Middle School, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 also operates Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students), Jericho Elementary School (400 students), and Richmond Elementary School (356 students). See the Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 district page for the complete list.
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