- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richford, VT
Richford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044400255
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richford Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Richford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Richford, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044400255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Richford Elementary School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 500044400255 · Richford, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 13.4:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Enosburg Falls Middle/High School (436 students)
Richford Elementary School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Richford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enosburg Falls
Enosburg Falls Middle/High School
436 students
- Enosburg Falls
Enosburg Falls Elementary School
260 students
- Richford Junio
Richford Junior/Senior High School
217 students
- This school
Richford Elementary School
187 students
What this shows Richford Elementary School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richford Elementary School compares
Richford 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 91% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
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
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
43.3%
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
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 75 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Richford Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 reports $17,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enosburg Falls Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enosburg Falls Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richford Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Richford
2 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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richford Elementary School
How many students attend Richford Elementary School?
Richford Elementary School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richford, VT. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richford Elementary School 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 Richford Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Richford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richford Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Richford, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richford Elementary School?
Richford Elementary School 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 Richford Elementary School rank among schools in Richford?
By Resource Investment Index, Richford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Richford, 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 Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88?
Besides Richford Elementary School, Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 also operates Enosburg Falls Middle/High School (436 students), Enosburg Falls Elementary School (260 students), and Richford Junior/Senior High School (217 students). See the Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 district page for the complete list.