- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colchester, VT
Union Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Union Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500324000092
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Memorial School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Colchester · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Memorial School has class sizes larger than 99% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Memorial School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Colchester, VT.
School address
District: Colchester School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500324000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Union Memorial School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 500324000092 · Colchester, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 19.7:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Colchester High School (715 students)
Union Memorial School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Union Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colchester Hig
Colchester High School
715 students
- Colchester Mid
Colchester Middle School
509 students
- Malletts Bay S
Malletts Bay School
505 students
- Porters Point
Porters Point School
359 students
- This school
Union Memorial School
355 students
What this shows Union Memorial School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Memorial School compares
Union Memorial School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 66% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 18% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 99% in Vermont - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$22,605
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 355 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 78.3%
African American 7.0%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Union Memorial School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Colchester School District reports $22,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colchester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malletts Bay School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porters Point School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Colchester
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union Memorial School
How many students attend Union Memorial School?
Union Memorial School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colchester, VT. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Memorial School is 19.7:1, which is 66% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Memorial School?
22.5% of students at Union Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Union Memorial School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Colchester, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Memorial School?
Union Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Colchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Memorial School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Colchester, 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 Colchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Colchester School District?
Besides Union Memorial School, Colchester School District also operates Colchester High School (715 students), Colchester Middle School (509 students), and Malletts Bay School (505 students). See the Colchester School District district page for the complete list.