- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
J. J. Flynn School
Federal NCES profile for J. J. Flynn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000068
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. J. Flynn School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J. J. Flynn School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. J. Flynn School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
J. J. Flynn School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 500282000068 · Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 9.7:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
J. J. Flynn School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
J. J. Flynn School 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
- This school 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- Edmunds Elemen 279
Edmunds Elementary School
279 students
What this shows J. J. Flynn School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. J. Flynn School compares
J. J. Flynn School is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 46% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Vermont - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 16.4%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, J. J. Flynn School 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 J. J. Flynn School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. J. Flynn School'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
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
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
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Standard public school
201 students 8:1 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about J. J. Flynn School
How many students attend J. J. Flynn School?
J. J. Flynn School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. J. Flynn School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. J. Flynn School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 38% 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 J. J. Flynn School?
40.4% of students at J. J. Flynn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. J. Flynn School?
The largest demographic group at J. J. Flynn School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. J. Flynn School?
J. J. Flynn School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. J. Flynn School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, J. J. Flynn School ranks #2 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 J. J. Flynn School, 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.