Enrollment
58
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunderland Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunderland Elementary School
Sunderland Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Arlington, Vermont, enrolling 58 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Vermont schools, with 58 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 288 Vermont schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 116 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 spends $9,641 per pupil, 50% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's public schools, it stands alongside Fisher School (205 students): Sunderland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 13.7:1).
Taconic and Green Regional School District #63 also operates Manchester Elementary/Middle School (396 students) and Flood Brook School (287 students) alongside Sunderland 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 Sunderland Elementary School compares
Sunderland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,641
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 89.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taconic and Green Regional School District #63, which includes Sunderland Elementary School.
$9,641
Per student
-50%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.1%
State 97.3%
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 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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~58 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Sunderland Elementary School a good school?
Sunderland Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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