Enrollment
484
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middlebury, VT
Middlebury Id #4 School
Federal NCES profile for Middlebury Id #4 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040200187
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlebury Id #4 School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Vermont schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Middlebury · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlebury Id #4 School has class sizes larger than 93% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlebury Id #4 School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Middlebury, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500040200187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlebury Id #4 School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlebury Id #4 School
Middlebury Id #4 School is a large combined-grade school in Middlebury, Vermont, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Vermont schools and 35% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 484 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 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 spends $23,788 per pupil, 25% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Middlebury's public schools, it stands alongside Weybridge Elementary School (42 students): Middlebury Id #4 School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14:1).
Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 also operates Middlebury Union High School (521 students) and Middlebury Union Middle School (381 students) alongside Middlebury Id #4 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 Middlebury Id #4 School compares
Middlebury Id #4 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 22% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Vermont - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,788
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 242 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 90.9%
Asian 3.3%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Middlebury Id #4 School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Addison Central Unified Union School District #55, which includes Middlebury Id #4 School.
$23,788
Per student
+25%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 89.4%
Federal 7.2%
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.
How Middlebury Id #4 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlebury Union Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bingham Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridport Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salisbury Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlebury Id #4 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Middlebury
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Middlebury Id #4 School
How many students attend Middlebury Id #4 School?
Middlebury Id #4 School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middlebury, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlebury Id #4 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlebury Id #4 School is 16.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middlebury Id #4 School?
21.4% of students at Middlebury Id #4 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlebury Id #4 School?
The largest demographic group at Middlebury Id #4 School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Middlebury, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlebury Id #4 School?
Middlebury Id #4 School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middlebury Id #4 School rank among public schools in Middlebury?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlebury Id #4 School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Middlebury, 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 Middlebury on the city page.
Is Middlebury Id #4 School a good school?
Middlebury Id #4 School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Addison Central Unified Union School District #55?
Besides Middlebury Id #4 School, Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 also operates Middlebury Union High School (521 students), Middlebury Union Middle School (381 students), and Bingham Memorial School (91 students). See the Addison Central Unified Union School District #55 district page for the complete list.
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