Enrollment
201
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Federal NCES profile for Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000073
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler has class sizes smaller than 93% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler ranks #1 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Vermont, enrolling 201 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is leaner than roughly 93% of Vermont schools and 33% under the state's 11.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 48.0% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 201 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burlington School District spends $28,262 per pupil, 48% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Burlington's public schools, it stands alongside Champlain School (559 students): Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 25.4:1).
Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students) and Champlain School (559 students) alongside Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler.
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 Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler compares
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler on the metrics families compare, against Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 74% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Vermont - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$28,262
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 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 48.8%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington School District, which includes Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler.
$28,262
Per student
+48%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 84.6%
Federal 12.7%
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 Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Champlain School
Standard public school
559 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
J. J. Flynn School
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Edmunds Elementary School
Standard public school
279 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
C. P. Smith School
Standard public school
255 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Standard public school
213 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
How many students attend Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?
The student-teacher ratio at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is 8:1, which is 33% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?
48.0% of students at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?
The largest demographic group at Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler?
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler ranks #1 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler a good school?
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Burlington School District?
Besides Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Champlain School (559 students), and Edmunds Middle School (356 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.
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