Enrollment
187
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500044400255
Richford Elementary School — Richford, VT
Federal NCES profile for Richford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
+8% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Richford Elementary School reports 187 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Vermont state mean of 13:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 91% above the Vermont average and 2% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 75 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 spends $19,943 per pupil district-wide, below the Vermont average of $26,366 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 81.5% from the state, and 1.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richford Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Vermont state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 8% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 91% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 91% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Vermont — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,943
per pupil, district-wide
— below Vermont avg of $26,366
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 187 Top 44% in Vermont — larger than 56% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.6% +91% vs state
NCES ID 500044400255
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 75:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88, which includes Richford Elementary School.
$19,943
Per student
-24%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Similar other schools in Richford
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Richford Elementary School
How many students attend Richford Elementary School?
Richford Elementary School has 187 students enrolled. It is a other school in Richford, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richford Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% higher than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Richford, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richford Elementary School?
Richford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.