- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northfield Middle/High School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 500040800227 · Northfield, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 11:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Elementary School (263 students)
Northfield Middle/High School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Northfield Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Ele
Northfield Elementary School
263 students
- Williamstown M
Williamstown Middle/High School
261 students
- This school
Northfield Middle/High School
254 students
- Williamstown E
Williamstown Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Northfield Middle/High School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Middle/High School compares
Northfield Middle/High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,800
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~254 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.