Enrollment
263
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northfield, VT
Northfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040800440
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 263
- students enrolled
Northfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Paine Mountain Union School District #68 · Vermont
NCES ID 500040800440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northfield Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northfield Elementary School
Northfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Northfield, Vermont, enrolling 263 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Paine Mountain Union School District #68 spends $12,716 per pupil, 33% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Northfield's public schools, it stands alongside Northfield Middle/High School (254 students): Northfield Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 11:1).
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students) and Northfield Middle/High School (254 students) alongside Northfield Elementary 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 Northfield Elementary School compares
Northfield Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 26% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 85% in Vermont - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Northfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paine Mountain Union School District #68, which includes Northfield Elementary School.
$12,716
Per student
-33%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 96.5%
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 Northfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Middle/High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Northfield
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northfield Elementary School
How many students attend Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northfield, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Northfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Northfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Elementary School?
Northfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Northfield Elementary School a good school?
Northfield Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Besides Northfield Elementary School, Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students), Northfield Middle/High School (254 students), and Williamstown Elementary School (231 students). See the Paine Mountain Union School District #68 district page for the complete list.
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