- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walden, VT
Walden School
Federal NCES profile for Walden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041200448
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walden School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Vermont schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
Walden School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500041200448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Walden School held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 500041200448 · Walden, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 7.3:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Elementary School (140 students)
Walden School held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Walden School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Elem
Waterford Elementary School
140 students
- Barnet Element
Barnet Elementary School
135 students
- This school
Walden School
73 students
What this shows Walden School reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walden School compares
Walden 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▲ 22% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Vermont - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 98.6%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Walden School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walden School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barnet Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walden School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walden School
How many students attend Walden School?
Walden School has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walden, VT. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden School is 7.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walden School?
33.8% of students at Walden School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walden School?
The largest demographic group at Walden School is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Walden, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walden School?
Walden School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78?
Besides Walden School, Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 also operates Waterford Elementary School (140 students) and Barnet Elementary School (135 students). See the Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 district page for the complete list.