Enrollment
202
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Montpelier Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Montpelier Elementary School
East Montpelier Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in East Montpelier, Vermont, enrolling 202 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Vermont average.
With 202 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 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 spends $25,398 per pupil, 33% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates U-32 Middle & High School (647 students) and Berlin Elementary School (182 students) alongside East Montpelier 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 East Montpelier Elementary School compares
East Montpelier 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,398
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Central Unified Union School District #92, which includes East Montpelier Elementary School.
$25,398
Per student
+33%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.4%
State 87.0%
Federal 5.6%
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 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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~202 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Montpelier Elementary School a good school?
East Montpelier Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 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.
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