Enrollment
247
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Middle School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Vermont, enrolling 247 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.4% of students qualify for free meals, 90% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 247 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 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield School District spends $26,125 per pupil, 37% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 86 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 247 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Springfield School District also operates Elm Hill School (343 students) and Springfield High School (306 students) alongside Riverside Middle 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 Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,125
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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 88.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield School District, which includes Riverside Middle School.
$26,125
Per student
+37%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.9%
State 81.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~247 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Riverside Middle School a good school?
Riverside Middle School earns 34/100 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 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.
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