Enrollment
205
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fisher School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fisher School
Fisher School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Arlington, Vermont, enrolling 205 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.6% lands close to the Vermont typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 205 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Arlington School District spends $15,299 per pupil, 20% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's public schools, it stands alongside Arlington Memorial (202 students): Fisher School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 11.9:1).
Its district, Arlington School District, also runs Arlington Memorial (202 students).
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 Fisher School compares
Fisher 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington School District, which includes Fisher School.
$15,299
Per student
-20%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 90.7%
Federal 0.2%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Fisher School a good school?
Fisher School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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