- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danby, VT
Currier Memorial Union School
Federal NCES profile for Currier Memorial Union School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041700341
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Currier Memorial Union School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Vermont schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 70
- students enrolled
Currier Memorial Union School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500041700341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Currier Memorial Union School shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 500041700341 · Danby, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 7:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students)
Currier Memorial Union School shrank from 76 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Currier Memorial Union School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Ele
Manchester Elementary/Middle School
396 students
- Flood Brook Sc
Flood Brook School
287 students
- Dorset Element
Dorset Elementary School
187 students
- This school 70
Currier Memorial Union School
70 students
- Sunderland Ele 58
Sunderland Elementary School
58 students
What this shows Currier Memorial Union School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Currier Memorial Union School compares
Currier Memorial Union School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 72% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 3% in Vermont - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$10,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Currier Memorial Union School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Currier Memorial Union School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flood Brook School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorset Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunderland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Currier Memorial Union School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Currier Memorial Union School
How many students attend Currier Memorial Union School?
Currier Memorial Union School has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danby, VT. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Currier Memorial Union School?
The student-teacher ratio at Currier Memorial Union School is 7:1, which is 41% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Currier Memorial Union School?
47.4% of students at Currier Memorial Union School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Currier Memorial Union School?
The largest demographic group at Currier Memorial Union School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Danby, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Currier Memorial Union School?
Currier Memorial Union School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Taconic and Green Regional School District #63?
Besides Currier Memorial Union School, Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 also operates Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students), Flood Brook School (287 students), and Dorset Elementary School (187 students). See the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 district page for the complete list.