- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, VT
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
Federal NCES profile for Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500282000069
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes ranks #5 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT.
School address
District: Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500282000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 500282000069 · Burlington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 11.2:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (921 students)
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
921 students
- Champlain Scho
Champlain School
559 students
- Edmunds Middle 356
Edmunds Middle School
356 students
- Lyman C. Hunt 322
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
322 students
- J. J. Flynn Sc 292
J. J. Flynn School
292 students
- This school 213
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
213 students
What this shows Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes compares
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes 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 | 53.4% | ▲ 93% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
35.2%
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
$29,715
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
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: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
African American 17.4%
Asian 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Burlington School District reports $29,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Champlain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmunds Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman C. Hunt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. J. Flynn School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Champlain School
Standard public school
559 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
J. J. Flynn School
Standard public school
292 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Edmunds Elementary School
Standard public school
279 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
C. P. Smith School
Standard public school
255 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. Wheeler
Standard public school
201 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes
How many students attend Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
The student-teacher ratio at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes 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 Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
53.4% of students at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
The largest demographic group at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Burlington, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes?
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes ranks #5 of 6 schools in Burlington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington School District?
Besides Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes, Burlington School District also operates Burlington High School (921 students), Champlain School (559 students), and Edmunds Middle School (356 students). See the Burlington School District district page for the complete list.