- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shaftsbury, VT
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shaftsbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043400282
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaftsbury Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Vermont schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Shaftsbury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500043400282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Shaftsbury Elementary School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 500043400282 · Shaftsbury, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Molly Stark School (402 students)
Shaftsbury Elementary School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Shaftsbury Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molly Stark Sc
Molly Stark School
402 students
- Bennington Ele
Bennington Elementary School
278 students
- Pownal Element
Pownal Elementary School
249 students
- This school
Shaftsbury Elementary School
245 students
- Monument Eleme 147
Monument Elementary School
147 students
- Woodford Hollo 30
Woodford Hollow School
30 students
What this shows Shaftsbury Elementary School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaftsbury Elementary School compares
Shaftsbury Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▲ 7% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 74% in Vermont - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$11,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Shaftsbury Elementary School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaftsbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Stark School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pownal Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodford Hollow School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaftsbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaftsbury Elementary School
How many students attend Shaftsbury Elementary School?
Shaftsbury Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shaftsbury, VT. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaftsbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaftsbury Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaftsbury Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Shaftsbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaftsbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shaftsbury Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Shaftsbury, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaftsbury Elementary School?
Shaftsbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
Besides Shaftsbury Elementary School, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 also operates Molly Stark School (402 students), Bennington Elementary School (278 students), and Pownal Elementary School (249 students). See the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 district page for the complete list.