Enrollment
187
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorset, VT
Dorset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041700104
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorset Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 187
- students enrolled
Dorset Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500041700104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorset Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorset Elementary School
Dorset Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dorset, Vermont, enrolling 187 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 187 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 spends $9,641 per pupil, 50% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 also operates Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students) and Flood Brook School (287 students) alongside Dorset 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 Dorset Elementary School compares
Dorset 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 20% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Vermont - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$9,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Dorset Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taconic and Green Regional School District #63, which includes Dorset Elementary School.
$9,641
Per student
-50%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.1%
State 97.3%
Federal 0.6%
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 Dorset Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flood Brook School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Currier Memorial Union School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunderland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorset Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dorset Elementary School
How many students attend Dorset Elementary School?
Dorset Elementary School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dorset, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorset Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 34% 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 Dorset Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Dorset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorset Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Dorset, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorset Elementary School?
Dorset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Dorset Elementary School a good school?
Dorset Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Taconic and Green Regional School District #63?
Besides Dorset Elementary School, Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 also operates Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students), Flood Brook School (287 students), and Currier Memorial Union School (70 students). See the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 district page for the complete list.
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