Enrollment
73
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 500041200448
Walden School — Walden, VT
Federal NCES profile for Walden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 13:1 Vermont avg
-43% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Walden School reports 73 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the Vermont state mean of 13:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 22% above the Vermont average and 35% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78 spends $22,865 per pupil district-wide, below the Vermont average of $26,366 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.3% from local sources (property taxes), 97.7% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walden School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Vermont state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 43% | 13:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▲ 22% | 27.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Vermont — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,865
per pupil, district-wide
— below Vermont avg of $26,366
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 73 Top 12% in Vermont — larger than 88% of 289 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.8% +22% vs state
NCES ID 500041200448
Student demographics
White 98.6%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caledonia Cooperative Unified School District #78, which includes Walden School.
$22,865
Per student
-13%
vs Vermont
Avg $26,366
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Walden, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walden School is 7.4:1, which is 43% lower than the Vermont average of 13:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in Walden, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walden School?
Walden School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.