Enrollment
96
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500044900537
Newbrook Elementary School — Newfane, VT
Federal NCES profile for Newbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
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
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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newbrook Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newbrook Elementary School reports 96 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Vermont state mean of 13:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the Vermont average and 60% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 240 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West River Valley Union Education District #72a spends $60,670 per pupil district-wide, above the Vermont average of $26,366 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.2% from local sources (property taxes), 95.7% from the state, and 0.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), 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 Newbrook Elementary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 25% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 19% | — | — |
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
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Vermont — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$60,670
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 240 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 96 Top 19% in Vermont — larger than 81% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.8% -25% vs state
NCES ID 500044900537
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 240:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West River Valley Union Education District #72a, which includes Newbrook Elementary School.
$60,670
Per student
+130%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
+211%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 95.7%
Federal 0.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Newbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Newbrook Elementary School?
Newbrook Elementary School has 96 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newfane, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newbrook Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newbrook Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Newbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newbrook Elementary School is White at 93.8%. The school serves a student body in Newfane, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newbrook Elementary School?
Newbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) 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.