Enrollment
237
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rutland, VT
Northeast Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500705000274
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Primary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Primary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT.
School address
District: Rutland City School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500705000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Primary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Primary School
Northeast Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rutland, Vermont, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Vermont schools and 66% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 53 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rutland City School District spends $27,621 per pupil, 45% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Rutland's public schools, it stands alongside Northwest Primary School (200 students): Northeast Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 16.7:1).
Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students) and Rutland Intermediate School (504 students) alongside Northeast Primary School.
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 Northeast Primary School compares
Northeast Primary 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 66% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 32% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 99% in Vermont - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$27,621
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Northeast Primary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutland City School District, which includes Northeast Primary School.
$27,621
Per student
+45%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 80.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Northeast Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Rutland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Primary School
How many students attend Northeast Primary School?
Northeast Primary School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rutland, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Primary School is 19.8:1, which is 66% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Primary School?
36.5% of students at Northeast Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Primary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Rutland, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Primary School?
Northeast Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Northeast Primary School rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Primary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rutland on the city page.
Is Northeast Primary School a good school?
Northeast Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools. 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 Rutland City School District?
Besides Northeast Primary School, Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students), Rutland Intermediate School (504 students), and Rutland Middle School (249 students). See the Rutland City School District district page for the complete list.
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