Enrollment
255
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
C. P. Smith School
Federal NCES profile for C. P. Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000064
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. P. Smith School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C. P. Smith School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. P. Smith School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. P. Smith School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. P. Smith School
C. P. Smith School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Vermont, enrolling 255 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.4% lands close to the Vermont typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 255 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 78 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (10%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burlington School District spends $28,262 per pupil, 48% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Burlington's public schools, it stands alongside Champlain School (559 students): C. P. Smith School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 25.4:1).
Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students) and Champlain School (559 students) alongside C. P. Smith 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 C. P. Smith School compares
C. P. Smith 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 4% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Vermont - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$28,262
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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 71.8%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.7%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, C. P. Smith School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington School District, which includes C. P. Smith School.
$28,262
Per student
+48%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 84.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 C. P. Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champlain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. P. Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Champlain School
Standard public school
559 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
J. J. Flynn School
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Edmunds Elementary School
Standard public school
279 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Standard public school
213 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Standard public school
201 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~255 students)
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Frequently asked questions about C. P. Smith School
How many students attend C. P. Smith School?
C. P. Smith School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. P. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. P. Smith School is 11.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 26% 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 C. P. Smith School?
26.4% of students at C. P. Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. P. Smith School?
The largest demographic group at C. P. Smith School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. P. Smith School?
C. P. Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 C. P. Smith School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, C. P. Smith School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is C. P. Smith School a good school?
C. P. Smith School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Burlington School District?
Besides C. P. Smith School, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Champlain School (559 students), and Edmunds Middle School (356 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.
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