- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Isle, VT
Grand Isle School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Isle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043500140
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Isle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
Grand Isle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043500140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Grand Isle School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+22.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 500043500140 · Grand Isle, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 13.7:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Hero School (48 students)
Grand Isle School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (+22.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
How Grand Isle School compares
Grand Isle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 17% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.7:1
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
47.0%
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
$19,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Grand Isle School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 reports $19,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Isle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hero School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Isle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Isle School
How many students attend Grand Isle School?
Grand Isle School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Isle, VT. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Isle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Isle 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 Grand Isle School?
22.9% of students at Grand Isle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Isle School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Isle School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Grand Isle, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Isle School?
Grand Isle 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).
What other schools are in Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66?
Besides Grand Isle School, Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 also operates North Hero School (48 students). See the Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 district page for the complete list.