Enrollment
292
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. J. Flynn School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. J. Flynn School
J. J. Flynn School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Vermont, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% 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): J. J. Flynn School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 25.4:1).
Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students) and Champlain School (559 students) alongside J. J. Flynn School.
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 J. J. Flynn School compares
J. J. Flynn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington School District, which includes J. J. Flynn School.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~292 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is J. J. Flynn School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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