- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, VT
Reading Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reading Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500045000253
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reading Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Vermont.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 34
- students enrolled
Reading Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500045000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Reading Elementary School shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 500045000253 · Reading, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 8.5:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodstock Union Middle/High School (440 students)
Reading Elementary School shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Reading Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodstock Unio
Woodstock Union Middle/High School
440 students
- Woodstock Elem
Woodstock Elementary School
273 students
- Killington Ele 112
Killington Elementary School
112 students
- Prosper Valley 90
Prosper Valley School
90 students
- Barnard Academ 57
Barnard Academy
57 students
- This school 34
Reading Elementary School
34 students
What this shows Reading Elementary School reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reading Elementary School compares
Reading 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 57% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 8% in Vermont - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$19,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Reading Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 reports $19,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reading Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Union Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prosper Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnard Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reading Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reading Elementary School
How many students attend Reading Elementary School?
Reading Elementary School has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, VT. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reading Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reading Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 46% 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 Reading Elementary School?
11.8% of students at Reading Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reading Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reading Elementary School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Reading, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reading Elementary School?
Reading Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76?
Besides Reading Elementary School, Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 also operates Woodstock Union Middle/High School (440 students), Woodstock Elementary School (273 students), and Killington Elementary School (112 students). See the Windsor Central Unified Union School District #76 district page for the complete list.