- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Royalton, VT
South Royalton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Royalton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500042600547
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Royalton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
South Royalton Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White River Unified School District #79 · Vermont
NCES ID 500042600547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
South Royalton Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 500042600547 · South Royalton, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 11.2:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: White River Valley High School (224 students)
South Royalton Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
South Royalton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White River Va
White River Valley High School
224 students
- This school
South Royalton Elementary School
168 students
- White River Va
White River Valley Middle School
133 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary School
124 students
What this shows South Royalton Elementary School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Royalton Elementary School compares
South Royalton 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 30% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Vermont - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$16,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, South Royalton Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for White River Unified School District #79 reports $16,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Royalton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White River Valley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Royalton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Royalton Elementary School
How many students attend South Royalton Elementary School?
South Royalton Elementary School has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Royalton, VT. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Royalton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Royalton Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 29% 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 South Royalton Elementary School?
36.0% of students at South Royalton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Royalton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Royalton Elementary School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in South Royalton, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Royalton Elementary School?
South Royalton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 White River Unified School District #79?
Besides South Royalton Elementary School, White River Unified School District #79 also operates White River Valley High School (224 students), White River Valley Middle School (133 students), and Bethel Elementary School (124 students). See the White River Unified School District #79 district page for the complete list.