Enrollment
246
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Street School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Street School
Union Street School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Springfield, Vermont, enrolling 246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.0% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 246 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield School District spends $26,125 per pupil, 37% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Springfield School District also operates Elm Hill School (343 students) and Springfield High School (306 students) alongside Union Street 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 Street School compares
Union Street 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,125
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield School District, which includes Union Street School.
$26,125
Per student
+37%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.9%
State 81.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Union Street School a good school?
Union Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Vermont schools. 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 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.
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