- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poultney, VT
Poultney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poultney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041100244
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poultney Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Vermont schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Poultney Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500041100244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Poultney Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 500041100244 · Poultney, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 17.8:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: West Rutland School (325 students)
Poultney Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Poultney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Rutland S
West Rutland School
325 students
- This school
Poultney Elementary School
267 students
- Poultney High
Poultney High School
208 students
- Proctor Elemen
Proctor Elementary School
134 students
- Proctor Junior 116
Proctor Junior/Senior High School
116 students
What this shows Poultney Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poultney Elementary School compares
Poultney Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 20% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in Vermont - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.2%
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
$14,984
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Poultney Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 reports $14,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poultney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rutland School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poultney High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proctor Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poultney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Poultney
1 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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poultney Elementary School
How many students attend Poultney Elementary School?
Poultney Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poultney, VT. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poultney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poultney Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poultney Elementary School?
22.2% of students at Poultney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poultney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poultney Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Poultney, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poultney Elementary School?
Poultney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70?
Besides Poultney Elementary School, Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 also operates West Rutland School (325 students), Poultney High School (208 students), and Proctor Elementary School (134 students). See the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 district page for the complete list.