Enrollment
48
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hero School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hero School
North Hero School is a small combined-grade school in North Hero, Vermont, enrolling 48 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, North Hero School is leaner than roughly 98% of Vermont schools and 42% under the state's 11.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Vermont schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66, also runs Grand Isle School (151 students).
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 North Hero School compares
North Hero 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,982
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champlain Islands Unified Union School District #66, which includes North Hero School.
$19,982
Per student
+5%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 98.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Hero School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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