- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Northwest Primary School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 500705000275 · Rutland, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 16.7:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutland Senior High School (721 students)
Northwest Primary School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Northwest Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutland Senior
Rutland Senior High School
721 students
- Rutland Interm
Rutland Intermediate School
504 students
- Rutland Middle 249
Rutland Middle School
249 students
- Northeast Prim 237
Northeast Primary School
237 students
- This school 200
Northwest Primary School
200 students
What this shows Northwest Primary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Primary School compares
Northwest Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Rutland City School District reports $30,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~200 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.