- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Northfield Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 500040800440 · Northfield, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 14.6:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students)
Northfield Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Northfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northfield Elementary School
263 students
- Williamstown M
Williamstown Middle/High School
261 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle/High School
254 students
- Williamstown E
Williamstown Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Northfield Elementary School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Elementary School compares
Northfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Paine Mountain Union School District #68 reports $12,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, 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 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.