- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Burlington, VT
Orchard School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500747000292
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in South Burlington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard School ranks #2 of 3 schools in South Burlington, VT.
School address
District: South Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500747000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Orchard School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 500747000292 · South Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 11.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Burlington High School (793 students)
Orchard School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Orchard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Burlingt
South Burlington High School
793 students
- Frederick H. T
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
565 students
- Chamberlin Sch
Chamberlin School
490 students
- This school
Orchard School
402 students
- Rick Marcotte
Rick Marcotte Central School
378 students
What this shows Orchard School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard School compares
Orchard 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 45% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Vermont - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$23,871
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 11.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Orchard School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for South Burlington School District reports $23,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamberlin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rick Marcotte Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in South Burlington
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard School
How many students attend Orchard School?
Orchard School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard School is 11.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 29% 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 Orchard School?
15.3% of students at Orchard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in South Burlington, 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 Orchard School?
Orchard School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Orchard School rank among schools in South Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard School ranks #2 of 3 schools in South Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in South Burlington School District?
Besides Orchard School, South Burlington School District also operates South Burlington High School (793 students), Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (565 students), and Chamberlin School (490 students). See the South Burlington School District district page for the complete list.