- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VT
Sunderland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunderland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041700321
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunderland Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Vermont schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunderland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunderland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Arlington, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500041700321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Sunderland Elementary School shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 500041700321 · Arlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 9.7:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students)
Sunderland Elementary School shrank from 68 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Sunderland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Ele
Manchester Elementary/Middle School
396 students
- Flood Brook Sc
Flood Brook School
287 students
- Dorset Element
Dorset Elementary School
187 students
- Currier Memori 70
Currier Memorial Union School
70 students
- This school 58
Sunderland Elementary School
58 students
What this shows Sunderland Elementary School reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunderland Elementary School compares
Sunderland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 25% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Vermont - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,243
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Sunderland Elementary School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunderland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flood Brook School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorset Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Currier Memorial Union School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunderland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~58 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Elementary School
How many students attend Sunderland Elementary School?
Sunderland Elementary School has 58 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunderland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunderland Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 38% 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 Sunderland Elementary School?
20.6% of students at Sunderland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunderland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunderland Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Arlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunderland Elementary School?
Sunderland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Sunderland Elementary School rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunderland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Arlington, 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 Taconic and Green Regional School District #63?
Besides Sunderland Elementary School, Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 also operates Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students), Flood Brook School (287 students), and Dorset Elementary School (187 students). See the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 district page for the complete list.