Enrollment
151
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Isle School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Isle School
Grand Isle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Isle, Vermont, enrolling 151 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 22.9% lands close to the Vermont typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 151 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 65 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 (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66, also runs North Hero School (48 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 Grand Isle School compares
Grand Isle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,982
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66, which includes Grand Isle School.
$19,982
Per student
+5%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 98.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~151 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Grand Isle School a good school?
Grand Isle 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 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.
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