- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Burlington, VT
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500747000295
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in South Burlington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Burlington, VT.
School address
District: South Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500747000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 500747000295 · South Burlington, VT Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Burlington High School (793 students)
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Burlingt
South Burlington High School
793 students
- This school
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
565 students
- Chamberlin Sch
Chamberlin School
490 students
- Orchard School
Orchard School
402 students
- Rick Marcotte
Rick Marcotte Central School
378 students
What this shows Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School compares
Frederick H. Tuttle 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 43% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Vermont - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$23,871
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for South Burlington School District reports $23,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chamberlin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rick Marcotte Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
How many students attend Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
15.8% of students at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in South Burlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School?
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School rank among public schools in South Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South 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 South Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in South Burlington School District?
Besides Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, South Burlington School District also operates South Burlington High School (793 students), Chamberlin School (490 students), and Orchard School (402 students). See the South Burlington School District district page for the complete list.