Enrollment
152
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Clarendon, VT
Clarendon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clarendon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500039300086
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarendon Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Vermont schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 152
- students enrolled
Clarendon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mill River Unified Union School District #52 · Vermont
NCES ID 500039300086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarendon Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarendon Elementary School
Clarendon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Clarendon, Vermont, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 98% of Vermont schools and 60% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 152 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 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mill River Unified Union School District #52 spends $26,995 per pupil, 41% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among North Clarendon's public schools, it stands alongside Mill River Union High School (368 students): Clarendon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 10.2:1).
Mill River Unified Union School District #52 also operates Mill River Union High School (368 students) and Wallingford Village School (122 students) alongside Clarendon 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 Clarendon Elementary School compares
Clarendon 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 60% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▲ 9% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 98% in Vermont - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.8%
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
$26,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 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.
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 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Clarendon Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mill River Unified Union School District #52, which includes Clarendon Elementary School.
$26,995
Per student
+41%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+63%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.3%
State 82.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Clarendon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill River Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallingford Village School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shrewsbury Mountain School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tinmouth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarendon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in North Clarendon
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 (~152 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clarendon Elementary School
How many students attend Clarendon Elementary School?
Clarendon Elementary School has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Clarendon, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarendon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarendon Elementary School is 19:1, which is 60% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarendon Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Clarendon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarendon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clarendon Elementary School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in North Clarendon, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarendon Elementary School?
Clarendon 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 Clarendon Elementary School a good school?
Clarendon Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Mill River Unified Union School District #52?
Besides Clarendon Elementary School, Mill River Unified Union School District #52 also operates Mill River Union High School (368 students), Wallingford Village School (122 students), and Shrewsbury Mountain School (72 students). See the Mill River Unified Union School District #52 district page for the complete list.
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