- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Underhill Center, VT
Underhill Central School
Federal NCES profile for Underhill Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500044300333
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underhill Central School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Vermont schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 199
- students enrolled
Underhill Central School has class sizes larger than 82% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500044300333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Underhill Central School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 500044300333 · Underhill Center, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 14.2:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students)
Underhill Central School held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Underhill Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Mansfield
Mt. Mansfield Union High School
688 students
- Browns River M
Browns River Middle School
403 students
- Jericho Elemen
Jericho Elementary School
400 students
- Richmond Eleme
Richmond Elementary School
356 students
- Camels Hump Mi
Camels Hump Middle School
332 students
- This school 199
Underhill Central School
199 students
What this shows Underhill Central School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Underhill Central School compares
Underhill Central 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 75% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Vermont - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$21,876
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
Counselors0.8 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 93.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Underhill Central School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 reports $21,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Underhill Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Mansfield Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Browns River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jericho Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camels Hump Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underhill Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Underhill Central School
How many students attend Underhill Central School?
Underhill Central School has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Underhill Center, VT. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underhill Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underhill Central School is 14.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Underhill Central School?
7.0% of students at Underhill Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underhill Central School?
The largest demographic group at Underhill Central School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Underhill Center, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underhill Central School?
Underhill Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401?
Besides Underhill Central School, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 also operates Mt. Mansfield Union High School (688 students), Browns River Middle School (403 students), and Jericho Elementary School (400 students). See the Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 district page for the complete list.