- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chester, VT
Chester Andover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chester Andover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500042700345
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Andover Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 246
- students enrolled
Chester Andover Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Green Mountain Unified School District #77 · Vermont
NCES ID 500042700345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Chester Andover Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 500042700345 · Chester, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 14.5:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Green Mountain Union High School (300 students)
Chester Andover Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Chester Andover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Green Mountain
Green Mountain Union High School
300 students
- This school
Chester Andover Elementary School
246 students
- Cavendish Town 69
Cavendish Town Elementary School
69 students
What this shows Chester Andover Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester Andover Elementary School compares
Chester Andover Elementary 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 | 38.9% | ▲ 41% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
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
56.9%
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
$19,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Chester Andover Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Green Mountain Unified School District #77 reports $19,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester Andover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cavendish Town Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Andover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Chester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester Andover Elementary School
How many students attend Chester Andover Elementary School?
Chester Andover Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chester, VT. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Andover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Andover Elementary 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 Chester Andover Elementary School?
38.9% of students at Chester Andover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Andover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chester Andover Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Chester, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Andover Elementary School?
Chester Andover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in Green Mountain Unified School District #77?
Besides Chester Andover Elementary School, Green Mountain Unified School District #77 also operates Green Mountain Union High School (300 students) and Cavendish Town Elementary School (69 students). See the Green Mountain Unified School District #77 district page for the complete list.