- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moretown, VT
Moretown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moretown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040300202
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moretown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Vermont schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 169
- students enrolled
Moretown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harwood Unified Union School District #60 · Vermont
NCES ID 500040300202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Moretown Elementary School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 500040300202 · Moretown, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 15.4:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Harwood Union Middle/High School (556 students)
Moretown Elementary School held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Moretown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harwood Union
Harwood Union Middle/High School
556 students
- Brookside Prim
Brookside Primary School
389 students
- Crossett Brook
Crossett Brook Middle School
262 students
- This school 169
Moretown Elementary School
169 students
- Waitsfield Ele 152
Waitsfield Elementary School
152 students
- Fayston Elemen 123
Fayston Elementary School
123 students
What this shows Moretown Elementary School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moretown Elementary School compares
Moretown Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 8% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Vermont - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$26,132
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 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.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Moretown Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Harwood Unified Union School District #60 reports $26,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moretown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Union Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossett Brook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waitsfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayston Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moretown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Moretown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moretown Elementary School
How many students attend Moretown Elementary School?
Moretown Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moretown, VT. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moretown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moretown Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moretown Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Moretown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moretown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moretown Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Moretown, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moretown Elementary School?
Moretown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Harwood Unified Union School District #60?
Besides Moretown Elementary School, Harwood Unified Union School District #60 also operates Harwood Union Middle/High School (556 students), Brookside Primary School (389 students), and Crossett Brook Middle School (262 students). See the Harwood Unified Union School District #60 district page for the complete list.