- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Morrisville, VT
Peoples Academy
Federal NCES profile for Peoples Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500044800207
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peoples Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Morrisville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Peoples Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peoples Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Morrisville, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044800207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Peoples Academy held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 500044800207 · Morrisville, VT High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 13.4:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stowe Elementary School (379 students)
Peoples Academy held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Peoples Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stowe Elementa
Stowe Elementary School
379 students
- This school
Peoples Academy
282 students
- Morristown Ele
Morristown Elementary School
282 students
- Peoples Academ
Peoples Academy Middle School
229 students
- Stowe High Sch
Stowe High School
221 students
- Stowe Middle S
Stowe Middle School
190 students
What this shows Peoples Academy reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peoples Academy compares
Peoples Academy 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 37% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Vermont - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$24,549
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Peoples Academy is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 reports $24,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peoples Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peoples Academy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stowe High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stowe Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peoples Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peoples Academy
How many students attend Peoples Academy?
Peoples Academy has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Morrisville, VT. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoples Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peoples Academy is 13.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peoples Academy?
17.4% of students at Peoples Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peoples Academy?
The largest demographic group at Peoples Academy is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Morrisville, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peoples Academy?
Peoples Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Peoples Academy rank among public schools in Morrisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Peoples Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Morrisville, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90?
Besides Peoples Academy, Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 also operates Stowe Elementary School (379 students), Morristown Elementary School (282 students), and Peoples Academy Middle School (229 students). See the Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 district page for the complete list.