- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiting, VT
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
Federal NCES profile for Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500039200544
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Vermont schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 92
- students enrolled
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting has class sizes larger than 90% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500039200544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 500039200544 · Whiting, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 15.3:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Otter Valley Union High School (487 students)
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Otter Valley U
Otter Valley Union High School
487 students
- Neshobe School
Neshobe School
387 students
- Lothrop School 192
Lothrop School
192 students
- This school 92
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
92 students
What this shows Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting compares
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 55% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Vermont - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$14,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 reports $14,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Valley Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neshobe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lothrop School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
How many students attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting has 92 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiting, VT. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is 15.3:1, which is 29% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
42.7% of students at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
The largest demographic group at Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Whiting, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting?
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting 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).
What other schools are in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53?
Besides Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting, Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 also operates Otter Valley Union High School (487 students), Neshobe School (387 students), and Lothrop School (192 students). See the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 district page for the complete list.