- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Richford Junior/Senior High School shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 500044400256 · Richford, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 11.4:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Enosburg Falls Middle/High School (436 students)
Richford Junior/Senior High School shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Richford Junior/Senior High 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
- This school
Richford Junior/Senior High School
217 students
- Richford Eleme
Richford Elementary School
187 students
What this shows Richford Junior/Senior High School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richford Junior/Senior High School compares
Richford Junior/Senior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.