- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellows Falls, VT
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500693000263
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bellows Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellows Falls, VT.
School address
District: Rockingham School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500693000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 500693000263 · Bellows Falls, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 20.2:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellows Falls Middle School (245 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellows Falls
Bellows Falls Middle School
245 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
182 students
- Saxton River E 79
Saxton River Elementary School
79 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 70% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 59% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 99% in Vermont - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$13,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 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.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Rockingham School District reports $13,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellows Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saxton River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellows Falls, VT. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 70% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Bellows Falls, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellows Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bellows Falls, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockingham School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, Rockingham School District also operates Bellows Falls Middle School (245 students) and Saxton River Elementary School (79 students). See the Rockingham School District district page for the complete list.