- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orleans, VT
Orleans Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orleans Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043600232
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orleans Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
Orleans Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043600232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Orleans Elementary School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-19.1%).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 500043600232 · Orleans, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 14.7:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Barton Graded School (136 students)
Orleans Elementary School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-19.1%). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Orleans Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barton Graded
Barton Graded School
136 students
- This school
Orleans Elementary School
132 students
- Brownington Ce
Brownington Central School
113 students
- Albany Communi
Albany Community School
98 students
- Irasburg Villa
Irasburg Village School
87 students
- Glover Communi
Glover Community School
78 students
What this shows Orleans Elementary School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orleans Elementary School compares
Orleans Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 91% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Vermont - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$15,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Orleans Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District reports $15,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orleans Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Graded School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownington Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irasburg Village School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glover Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orleans Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orleans Elementary School
How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orleans, VT. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orleans Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orleans Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Orleans Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orleans Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orleans Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Orleans, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orleans Elementary School?
Orleans Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District?
Besides Orleans Elementary School, Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District also operates Barton Graded School (136 students), Brownington Central School (113 students), and Albany Community School (98 students). See the Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District district page for the complete list.