- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brattleboro, VT
Oak Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043100056
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Brattleboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Brattleboro, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043100056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Oak Grove School shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 500043100056 · Brattleboro, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 8.9:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brattleboro Union High School (705 students)
Oak Grove School shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brattleboro Un
Brattleboro Union High School
705 students
- Academy School
Academy School
418 students
- Brattleboro Ar 255
Brattleboro Area Middle School
255 students
- Green Street S 237
Green Street School
237 students
- Putney Central 192
Putney Central School
192 students
- This school 125
Oak Grove School
125 students
What this shows Oak Grove School reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove School compares
Oak Grove School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 99% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Vermont - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$18,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 125 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 65.6%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Oak Grove School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 reports $18,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brattleboro Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putney Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Brattleboro
2 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove School
How many students attend Oak Grove School?
Oak Grove School has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brattleboro, VT. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 43% 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 Oak Grove School?
54.9% of students at Oak Grove School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Brattleboro, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove School?
Oak Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Oak Grove School rank among schools in Brattleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Brattleboro, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brattleboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96?
Besides Oak Grove School, Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 also operates Brattleboro Union High School (705 students), Academy School (418 students), and Brattleboro Area Middle School (255 students). See the Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 district page for the complete list.