- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, VT
Elm Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500753000299
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Hill School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Vermont schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Hill School has class sizes larger than 83% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Hill School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Springfield, VT.
School address
District: Springfield School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500753000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Elm Hill School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 500753000299 · Springfield, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.3:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (306 students)
Elm Hill School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Elm Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elm Hill School
343 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
306 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
247 students
- Union Street S
Union Street School
246 students
What this shows Elm Hill School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Hill School compares
Elm Hill 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 68% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Vermont - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$26,961
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Elm Hill School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Springfield School District reports $26,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elm Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elm Hill School
How many students attend Elm Hill School?
Elm Hill School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, VT. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Hill School is 14.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Hill School?
46.4% of students at Elm Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Hill School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Hill School?
Elm Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elm Hill School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Hill School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Springfield, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Springfield School District?
Besides Elm Hill School, Springfield School District also operates Springfield High School (306 students), Riverside Middle School (247 students), and Union Street School (246 students). See the Springfield School District district page for the complete list.