- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlington, VT
Edmunds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edmunds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500282000066
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmunds Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmunds Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmunds Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Edmunds Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 500282000066 · Burlington, VT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 9.9:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
Edmunds Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Edmunds Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
921 students
- Champlain Scho
Champlain School
559 students
- This school 356
Edmunds Middle School
356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt 322
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
322 students
- J. J. Flynn Sc 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- Edmunds Elemen 279
Edmunds Elementary School
279 students
What this shows Edmunds Middle School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edmunds Middle School compares
Edmunds Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 49% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Vermont - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$29,715
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 7.3%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Edmunds Middle School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Burlington School District reports $29,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edmunds Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmunds Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Burlington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edmunds Middle School
How many students attend Edmunds Middle School?
Edmunds Middle School has 356 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmunds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmunds Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 37% 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 Edmunds Middle School?
41.1% of students at Edmunds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmunds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edmunds Middle School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmunds Middle School?
Edmunds Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Edmunds Middle School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmunds Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington School District?
Besides Edmunds Middle School, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Champlain School (559 students), and Lyman C. Hunt Middle School (322 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.