Enrollment
400
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jericho, VT
Jericho Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jericho Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044300167
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jericho Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Vermont schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jericho · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jericho Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jericho Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jericho, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044300167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jericho Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jericho Elementary School
Jericho Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jericho, Vermont, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Vermont schools and 53% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.0% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Vermont average.
Enrollment of 400 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 also operates Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students) and Browns River Middle School (403 students) alongside Jericho Elementary 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 Jericho Elementary School compares
Jericho Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 93% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Vermont - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,343
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Jericho Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401, which includes Jericho Elementary School.
$20,343
Per student
+6%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 93.8%
Federal 5.3%
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 Jericho Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Mansfield Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Browns River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camels Hump Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Underhill Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jericho Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~400 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jericho Elementary School
How many students attend Jericho Elementary School?
Jericho Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jericho, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jericho Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jericho Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jericho Elementary School?
2.0% of students at Jericho Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jericho Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jericho Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Jericho, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jericho Elementary School?
Jericho Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jericho Elementary School rank among public schools in Jericho?
By Resource Investment Index, Jericho Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jericho, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jericho on the city page.
Is Jericho Elementary School a good school?
Jericho Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401?
Besides Jericho Elementary School, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 also operates Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students), Browns River Middle School (403 students), and Richmond Elementary School (356 students). See the Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 district page for the complete list.
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