- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Montpelier, VT
East Montpelier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Montpelier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043900110
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Montpelier Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 202
- students enrolled
East Montpelier Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043900110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
East Montpelier Elementary School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 500043900110 · East Montpelier, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 13.5:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: U-32 Middle & High School (647 students)
East Montpelier Elementary School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
East Montpelier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- U-32 Middle &
U-32 Middle & High School
647 students
- This school 202
East Montpelier Elementary School
202 students
- Berlin Element 182
Berlin Elementary School
182 students
- Rumney Memoria 114
Rumney Memorial School
114 students
- Calais Element 91
Calais Elementary School
91 students
- Doty Memorial 61
Doty Memorial School
61 students
What this shows East Montpelier Elementary School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Montpelier Elementary School compares
East Montpelier Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 64% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Vermont - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$27,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, East Montpelier Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 reports $27,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Montpelier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-32 Middle & High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berlin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rumney Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calais Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doty Memorial School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Montpelier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Montpelier Elementary School
How many students attend East Montpelier Elementary School?
East Montpelier Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Montpelier, VT. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Montpelier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Montpelier Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Montpelier Elementary School?
10.0% of students at East Montpelier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Montpelier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Montpelier Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in East Montpelier, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Montpelier Elementary School?
East Montpelier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Besides East Montpelier Elementary School, Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates U-32 Middle & High School (647 students), Berlin Elementary School (182 students), and Rumney Memorial School (114 students). See the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 district page for the complete list.