- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
Champlain School
Federal NCES profile for Champlain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000065
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Champlain School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Champlain School has class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Champlain School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Champlain School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 500282000065 · Burlington, VT Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 25.4:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
Champlain School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Champlain School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
921 students
- This school
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
- Edmunds Elemen 279
Edmunds Elementary School
279 students
What this shows Champlain School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Champlain School compares
Champlain 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 113% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▲ 4% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in Vermont - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 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 67.8%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Champlain 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 Champlain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Champlain School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
C. P. Smith School
Standard public school
255 students 11.6:1 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Champlain School
How many students attend Champlain School?
Champlain School has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Champlain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Champlain School is 25.4:1, which is 113% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Champlain School?
28.6% of students at Champlain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Champlain School?
The largest demographic group at Champlain School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Champlain School?
Champlain School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Champlain School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Champlain School ranks #6 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 Champlain School, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Edmunds Middle School (356 students), and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School (322 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.