- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
C. P. Smith School grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 500282000064 · Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 11.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
C. P. Smith School grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
C. P. Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
921 students
- Champlain Scho
Champlain School
559 students
- Edmunds Middle 356
Edmunds Middle School
356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt 322
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
322 students
- J. J. Flynn Sc 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- This school 255
C. P. Smith School
255 students
What this shows C. P. Smith School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. P. Smith School compares
C. P. Smith School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$29,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Burlington School District reports $29,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~255 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.