Enrollment
245
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shaftsbury Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shaftsbury, Vermont, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 245 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 288 Vermont schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 spends $10,568 per pupil, 45% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 also operates Molly Stark School (402 students) and Bennington Elementary School (278 students) alongside Shaftsbury Elementary 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 Shaftsbury Elementary School compares
Shaftsbury Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, which includes Shaftsbury Elementary School.
$10,568
Per student
-45%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 97.9%
Federal 0.6%
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 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
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~245 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Shaftsbury Elementary School a good school?
Shaftsbury Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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