Enrollment
246
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester Andover Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chester Andover Elementary School
Chester Andover Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chester, Vermont, enrolling 246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 246 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 288 Vermont schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Chester's public schools, it stands alongside Green Mountain Union High School (300 students): Chester Andover Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 10.3:1).
Green Mountain Unified School District #77 also operates Green Mountain Union High School (300 students) and Cavendish Town Elementary School (69 students) alongside Chester Andover Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chester Andover Elementary School compares
Chester Andover Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,777
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Green Mountain Unified School District #77, which includes Chester Andover Elementary School.
$16,777
Per student
-12%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.4%
State 91.7%
Federal 0.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~246 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Chester Andover Elementary School a good school?
Chester Andover Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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