- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dorset Elementary School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 500041700104 · Dorset, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 10.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students)
Dorset Elementary School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Dorset Elementary 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
- This school
Dorset Elementary School
187 students
- Currier Memori 70
Currier Memorial Union School
70 students
- Sunderland Ele 58
Sunderland Elementary School
58 students
What this shows Dorset Elementary School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorset Elementary School compares
Dorset Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~187 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), up 16.
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, 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 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.