Enrollment
447
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Elementary School
Union Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Montpelier, Vermont, enrolling 447 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Vermont average.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Montpelier's public schools, it stands alongside U-32 Middle & High School (647 students): Union Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 10.4:1).
Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 also operates Montpelier High School (388 students) and Main Street Middle School (348 students) alongside Union 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 Union Elementary School compares
Union 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,708
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71, which includes Union Elementary School.
$21,708
Per student
+14%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 92.5%
Federal 6.9%
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 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Montpelier on the city page.
Is Union Elementary School a good school?
Union Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 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.
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