- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VT
Fisher School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500183000006
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher School has class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Arlington, VT.
School address
District: Arlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500183000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Fisher School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 500183000006 · Arlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington Memorial (202 students)
Fisher School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
How Fisher School compares
Fisher 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 0% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Vermont - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$14,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Fisher School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Arlington School District reports $14,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fisher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Memorial | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fisher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Arlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher School
How many students attend Fisher School?
Fisher School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher School is 13.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher School?
27.6% of students at Fisher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher School?
Fisher School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fisher School rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington School District?
Besides Fisher School, Arlington School District also operates Arlington Memorial (202 students). See the Arlington School District district page for the complete list.