- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 500282000073 · Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
921 students
- Champlain Scho
Champlain School
559 students
- Edmunds Middle 356
Edmunds Middle School
356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt 322
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
322 students
- J. J. Flynn Sc 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- This school 201
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
201 students
What this shows Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler compares
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,715
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Burlington School District reports $29,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~201 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.