- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Starksboro, VT
Robinson School
Federal NCES profile for Robinson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500042500317
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 121
- students enrolled
Robinson School has class sizes larger than 73% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 · Vermont
NCES ID 500042500317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Robinson School shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 500042500317 · Starksboro, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 13.4:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Abraham Union High School (560 students)
Robinson School shrank from 106 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Robinson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Abraham Un
Mt. Abraham Union High School
560 students
- Bristol Elemen
Bristol Elementary School
284 students
- Monkton Centra 160
Monkton Central School
160 students
- This school 121
Robinson School
121 students
- Beeman Element 98
Beeman Elementary School
98 students
- Lincoln Commun 70
Lincoln Community School
70 students
What this shows Robinson School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson School compares
Robinson 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▲ 6% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in Vermont - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$25,696
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Robinson School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 reports $25,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robinson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Abraham Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monkton Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beeman Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson School
How many students attend Robinson School?
Robinson School has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Starksboro, VT. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson School is 13.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson School?
29.2% of students at Robinson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson School?
The largest demographic group at Robinson School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Starksboro, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson School?
Robinson School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61?
Besides Robinson School, Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 also operates Mt. Abraham Union High School (560 students), Bristol Elementary School (284 students), and Monkton Central School (160 students). See the Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61 district page for the complete list.