- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery Center, VT
Montgomery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044100197
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
Montgomery Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500044100197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Montgomery Elementary School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 500044100197 · Montgomery Center, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 13.1:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheldon Elementary School (337 students)
Montgomery Elementary School shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheldon Elemen
Sheldon Elementary School
337 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary School
185 students
- This school
Montgomery Elementary School
157 students
- Bakersfield Sc
Bakersfield School
143 students
What this shows Montgomery Elementary School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Elementary School compares
Montgomery Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 11% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Vermont - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$14,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Montgomery Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 reports $14,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bakersfield School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Elementary School
How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery Center, VT. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Elementary School?
24.5% of students at Montgomery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Montgomery Center, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Elementary School?
Montgomery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85?
Besides Montgomery Elementary School, Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 also operates Sheldon Elementary School (337 students), Berkshire Elementary School (185 students), and Bakersfield School (143 students). See the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 district page for the complete list.