Enrollment
345
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500618000230
Marion W. Cross School — Norwich, VT
Federal NCES profile for Marion W. Cross School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norwich School District · Vermont
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion W. Cross School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marion W. Cross School reports 345 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Vermont state mean of 13:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% below the Vermont average and 87% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 345 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norwich School District spends $42,664 per pupil district-wide, above the Vermont average of $26,366 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.7% from local sources (property taxes), 97.2% from the state, and 2.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marion W. Cross School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Vermont state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 15% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 76% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 36% in Vermont — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$42,664
per pupil, district-wide
— above Vermont avg of $26,366
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 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
Enrollment 345 Top 74% in Vermont — larger than 26% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.6% -76% vs state
NCES ID 500618000230
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 345:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwich School District, which includes Marion W. Cross School.
$42,664
Per student
+62%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
+119%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 97.2%
Federal 2.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Marion W. Cross School
How many students attend Marion W. Cross School?
Marion W. Cross School has 345 students enrolled. It is a other school in Norwich, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion W. Cross School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion W. Cross School is 11:1, which is 15% lower than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion W. Cross School?
6.6% of students at Marion W. Cross School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion W. Cross School?
The largest demographic group at Marion W. Cross School is White at 87.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Norwich, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion W. Cross School?
Marion W. Cross School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.