- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, VT
Riverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500753000298
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Springfield, VT.
School address
District: Springfield School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500753000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Riverside Middle School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 500753000298 · Springfield, VT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 10.7:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Elm Hill School (343 students)
Riverside Middle School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elm Hill Schoo
Elm Hill School
343 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
306 students
- This school
Riverside Middle School
247 students
- Union Street S
Union Street School
246 students
What this shows Riverside Middle School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 90% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Vermont - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$26,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Riverside Middle School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Springfield School District reports $26,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 247 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, VT. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 32% 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 Riverside Middle School?
52.4% of students at Riverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Riverside Middle School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield School District?
Besides Riverside Middle School, Springfield School District also operates Elm Hill School (343 students), Springfield High School (306 students), and Union Street School (246 students). See the Springfield School District district page for the complete list.