- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Springfield, VT
Union Street School
Federal NCES profile for Union Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 500753000303
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Street School has class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Street School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Springfield, VT.
School address
District: Springfield School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500753000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Union Street School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 500753000303 · Springfield, VT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 13.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Elm Hill School (343 students)
Union Street School held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Union Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elm Hill Schoo
Elm Hill School
343 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
306 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
247 students
- This school
Union Street School
246 students
What this shows Union Street School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Street School compares
Union Street 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 81% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Vermont - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$26,961
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Union Street School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Springfield School District reports $26,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Street School
How many students attend Union Street School?
Union Street School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Springfield, VT. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Street School is 13.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Street School?
50.0% of students at Union Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Street School?
The largest demographic group at Union Street School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Springfield, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Street School?
Union Street 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 Street School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Street School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield School District?
Besides Union Street School, Springfield School District also operates Elm Hill School (343 students), Springfield High School (306 students), and Riverside Middle School (247 students). See the Springfield School District district page for the complete list.