- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montpelier, VT
Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041000201
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500041000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Union Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 500041000201 · Montpelier, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 12.1:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Montpelier High School (388 students)
Union Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union Elementary School
447 students
- Montpelier Hig
Montpelier High School
388 students
- Main Street Mi
Main Street Middle School
348 students
- Roxbury Villag 51
Roxbury Village School
51 students
What this shows Union Elementary School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Elementary School compares
Union Elementary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 59% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Vermont - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$24,233
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.7%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Union Elementary School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 reports $24,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roxbury Village School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Elementary School
How many students attend Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montpelier, VT. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Montpelier, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Elementary School?
Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Union Elementary School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Elementary School ranks #4 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 Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71?
Besides Union Elementary School, Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 also operates Montpelier High School (388 students), Main Street Middle School (348 students), and Roxbury Village School (51 students). See the Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 district page for the complete list.