Enrollment
504
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rutland, VT
Rutland Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Rutland Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 500705000075
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutland Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutland Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT.
School address
District: Rutland City School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500705000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rutland Intermediate School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rutland Intermediate School
Rutland Intermediate School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Rutland, Vermont, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Vermont schools and 24% above the 11.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 51.9% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rutland City School District spends $27,621 per pupil, 45% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students) and Rutland Middle School (249 students) alongside Rutland Intermediate 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 Rutland Intermediate School compares
Rutland Intermediate 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 88% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 86% in Vermont - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$27,621
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 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 79.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Rutland Intermediate School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutland City School District, which includes Rutland Intermediate School.
$27,621
Per student
+45%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 80.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Rutland Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutland Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rutland Intermediate School
How many students attend Rutland Intermediate School?
Rutland Intermediate School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rutland, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutland Intermediate School?
51.9% of students at Rutland Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutland Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Rutland Intermediate School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Rutland, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutland Intermediate School?
Rutland Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Rutland Intermediate School rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rutland, 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 Rutland on the city page.
Is Rutland Intermediate School a good school?
Rutland Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Vermont schools. 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 Rutland City School District?
Besides Rutland Intermediate School, Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Senior High School (721 students), Rutland Middle School (249 students), and Northeast Primary School (237 students). See the Rutland City School District district page for the complete list.
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