- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montpelier, VT
U-32 Middle & High School
Federal NCES profile for U-32 Middle & High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043900339
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
U-32 Middle & High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
U-32 Middle & High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, U-32 Middle & High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043900339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
U-32 Middle & High School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 500043900339 · Montpelier, VT Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 10.4:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Montpelier Elementary School (202 students)
U-32 Middle & High School held near 692 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.8 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
U-32 Middle & High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
U-32 Middle & High School
647 students
- East Montpelie 202
East Montpelier Elementary School
202 students
- Berlin Element 182
Berlin Elementary School
182 students
- Rumney Memoria 114
Rumney Memorial School
114 students
- Calais Element 91
Calais Elementary School
91 students
- Doty Memorial 61
Doty Memorial School
61 students
What this shows U-32 Middle & High School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How U-32 Middle & High School compares
U-32 Middle & High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 41% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Vermont - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$27,095
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, U-32 Middle & High School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 reports $27,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How U-32 Middle & High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Montpelier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berlin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rumney Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calais Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doty Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to U-32 Middle & High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Montpelier
1 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about U-32 Middle & High School
How many students attend U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montpelier, VT. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at U-32 Middle & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at U-32 Middle & High School is 10.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 34% 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 U-32 Middle & High School?
16.3% of students at U-32 Middle & High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of U-32 Middle & High School?
The largest demographic group at U-32 Middle & High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Montpelier, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 U-32 Middle & High School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, U-32 Middle & High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, 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 Washington Central Unified Union School District #92?
Besides U-32 Middle & High School, Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 also operates East Montpelier Elementary School (202 students), Berlin Elementary School (182 students), and Rumney Memorial School (114 students). See the Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 district page for the complete list.