- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayston, VT
Fayston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fayston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040300132
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayston Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Vermont schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
Fayston Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harwood Unified Union School District #60 · Vermont
NCES ID 500040300132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Fayston Elementary School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 500040300132 · Fayston, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 15.4:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Harwood Union Middle/High School (556 students)
Fayston Elementary School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Fayston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harwood Union
Harwood Union Middle/High School
556 students
- Brookside Prim
Brookside Primary School
389 students
- Crossett Brook
Crossett Brook Middle School
262 students
- Moretown Eleme 169
Moretown Elementary School
169 students
- Waitsfield Ele 152
Waitsfield Elementary School
152 students
- This school 123
Fayston Elementary School
123 students
What this shows Fayston Elementary School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayston Elementary School compares
Fayston 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 67% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Vermont - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,132
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 123 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 97.6%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Fayston Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Harwood Unified Union School District #60 reports $26,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Union Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossett Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moretown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waitsfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayston Elementary School
How many students attend Fayston Elementary School?
Fayston Elementary School has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayston, VT. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayston Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayston Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Fayston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fayston Elementary School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Fayston, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayston Elementary School?
Fayston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Harwood Unified Union School District #60?
Besides Fayston Elementary School, Harwood Unified Union School District #60 also operates Harwood Union Middle/High School (556 students), Brookside Primary School (389 students), and Crossett Brook Middle School (262 students). See the Harwood Unified Union School District #60 district page for the complete list.