Enrollment
200
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rutland, VT
Northwest Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500705000275
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Primary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT.
School address
District: Rutland City School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500705000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northwest Primary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northwest Primary School
Northwest Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rutland, Vermont, enrolling 200 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Vermont schools and 40% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 54.3% of students qualify for free meals, 97% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 200 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 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 67 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% 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 Northeast Primary School (237 students): Northwest Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.8:1).
Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students) and Rutland Intermediate School (504 students) alongside Northwest 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 Northwest Primary School compares
Northwest 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 97% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Vermont - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 67 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 77.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest 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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northwest Primary School
How many students attend Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rutland, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Primary School is 16.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwest Primary School?
54.3% of students at Northwest Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Primary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Rutland, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Primary School?
Northwest Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Northwest Primary School rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Primary School ranks #3 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 Northwest Primary School a good school?
Northwest Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Northwest 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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