- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Hero, VT
North Hero School
Federal NCES profile for North Hero School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043500221
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hero School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Vermont.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 48
- students enrolled
North Hero School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043500221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Hero School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+24.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 500043500221 · North Hero, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 6.9:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Isle School (151 students)
North Hero School grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+24.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
How North Hero School compares
North Hero School is a growing 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 52% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 2% in Vermont - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.8%
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
$19,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, North Hero School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 reports $19,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hero School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Isle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hero School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Hero School
How many students attend North Hero School?
North Hero School has 48 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Hero, VT. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hero School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hero School is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hero School?
42.0% of students at North Hero School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hero School?
The largest demographic group at North Hero School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in North Hero, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hero School?
North Hero 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 Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66?
Besides North Hero School, Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 also operates Grand Isle School (151 students). See the Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66 district page for the complete list.