Enrollment
73
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walden School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walden School
Walden School is a small combined-grade school in Walden, Vermont, enrolling 73 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Walden School is leaner than roughly 96% of Vermont schools and 39% under the state's 11.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 73 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment) (diversity index 3/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 spends $12,195 per pupil, 36% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 also operates Waterford Elementary School (140 students) and Barnet Elementary School (135 students) alongside Walden 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 Walden School compares
Walden 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78, which includes Walden School.
$12,195
Per student
-36%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 97.7%
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 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
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Walden School a good school?
Walden School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 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.
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