Enrollment
254
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northfield, VT
Northfield Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040800227
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Middle/High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Northfield Middle/High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Paine Mountain Union School District #68 · Vermont
NCES ID 500040800227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northfield Middle/High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northfield Middle/High School
Northfield Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Northfield, Vermont, enrolling 254 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 254 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.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% 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 Elementary School (263 students): Northfield Middle/High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 14.6:1).
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Northfield Elementary School (263 students) and Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students) alongside Northfield Middle/High 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 Middle/High School compares
Northfield Middle/High 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 22% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Vermont - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Northfield Middle/High School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paine Mountain Union School District #68, which includes Northfield Middle/High 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 Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Middle/High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northfield Middle/High School
How many students attend Northfield Middle/High School?
Northfield Middle/High School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northfield, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Middle/High School is 11:1, which is 8% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 30% 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 Northfield Middle/High School?
21.6% of students at Northfield Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Middle/High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Northfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Middle/High School?
Northfield Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Northfield Middle/High School a good school?
Northfield Middle/High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Middle/High School, Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Northfield Elementary School (263 students), Williamstown Middle/High School (261 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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