- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, VT
Charlotte Central School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500039600084
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Central School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 407
- students enrolled
Charlotte Central School has class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500039600084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Charlotte Central School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 500039600084 · Charlotte, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 14.5:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Champlain Valley Union High School (1,251 students)
Charlotte Central School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Champlain Vall
Champlain Valley Union High School
1,251 students
- Williston Scho
Williston Schools
1,040 students
- Shelburne Comm
Shelburne Community School
788 students
- Hinesburg Comm
Hinesburg Community School
542 students
- This school 407
Charlotte Central School
407 students
What this shows Charlotte Central School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Central School compares
Charlotte Central 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 90% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Vermont - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,370
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 407 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 90.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Charlotte Central School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 reports $23,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williston Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelburne Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinesburg Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Central School
How many students attend Charlotte Central School?
Charlotte Central School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, VT. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Central School is 14.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Central School?
2.7% of students at Charlotte Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Central School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Central School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Charlotte, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Central School?
Charlotte Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?
Besides Charlotte Central School, Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 also operates Champlain Valley Union High School (1,251 students), Williston Schools (1,040 students), and Shelburne Community School (788 students). See the Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 district page for the complete list.