Enrollment
187
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richford Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richford Elementary School
Richford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richford, Vermont, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.6% of students qualify for free meals, 91% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 187 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 75 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Richford's public schools, it stands alongside Richford Junior/Senior High School (217 students): Richford Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.4:1).
Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 also operates Enosburg Falls Middle/High School (436 students) and Enosburg Falls Elementary School (260 students) alongside Richford Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richford Elementary School compares
Richford Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88, which includes Richford Elementary School.
$16,722
Per student
-12%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 81.5%
Federal 1.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Richford on the city page.
Is Richford Elementary School a good school?
Richford Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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