Enrollment
217
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richford, VT
Richford Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Richford Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044400256
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richford Junior/Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Richford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richford Junior/Senior High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richford Junior/Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Richford, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044400256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richford Junior/Senior High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richford Junior/Senior High School
Richford Junior/Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richford, Vermont, enrolling 217 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 55.1% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 217 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 217 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richford's public schools, it stands alongside Richford Elementary School (187 students): Richford Junior/Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
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 Junior/Senior High 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 Junior/Senior High School compares
Richford Junior/Senior High 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 100% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Vermont - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Richford Junior/Senior High School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88, which includes Richford Junior/Senior High 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 Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enosburg Falls Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enosburg Falls Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richford Junior/Senior High 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
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richford Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Richford Junior/Senior High School?
Richford Junior/Senior High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richford, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richford Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richford Junior/Senior High School is 11.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 27% 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 Richford Junior/Senior High School?
55.1% of students at Richford Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richford Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Richford Junior/Senior High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Richford, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richford Junior/Senior High School?
Richford Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richford Junior/Senior High School rank among schools in Richford?
By Resource Investment Index, Richford Junior/Senior High School ranks #3 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 Junior/Senior High School a good school?
Richford Junior/Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Junior/Senior High 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 Elementary School (187 students). See the Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 district page for the complete list.
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