- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stowe, VT
Stowe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stowe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044800318
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stowe Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stowe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stowe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stowe Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stowe, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044800318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
379 on latest CCD 500044800318 · Stowe, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.8:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Peoples Academy (282 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Stowe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Stowe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stowe Elementary School
379 students
- Peoples Academ
Peoples Academy
282 students
- Morristown Ele
Morristown Elementary School
282 students
- Peoples Academ
Peoples Academy Middle School
229 students
- Stowe High Sch
Stowe High School
221 students
- Stowe Middle S
Stowe Middle School
190 students
What this shows Stowe Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stowe Elementary School compares
Stowe Elementary School vs Vermont and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 76% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Vermont - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$24,549
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 reports $24,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stowe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morristown Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peoples Academy Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stowe High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stowe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stowe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stowe Elementary School
How many students attend Stowe Elementary School?
Stowe Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stowe, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stowe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stowe Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 33% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stowe Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Stowe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stowe Elementary School?
Stowe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
How does Stowe Elementary School rank among public schools in Stowe?
By Resource Investment Index, Stowe Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stowe, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90?
Besides Stowe Elementary School, Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 also operates Peoples Academy (282 students), Morristown Elementary School (282 students), and Peoples Academy Middle School (229 students). See the Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 district page for the complete list.