- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Rutland, VT
West Rutland School
Federal NCES profile for West Rutland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500041100370
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Rutland School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 325
- students enrolled
West Rutland School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500041100370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
West Rutland School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 500041100370 · West Rutland, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 10.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Poultney Elementary School (267 students)
West Rutland School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
West Rutland School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Rutland School
325 students
- Poultney Eleme
Poultney Elementary School
267 students
- Poultney High
Poultney High School
208 students
- Proctor Elemen
Proctor Elementary School
134 students
- Proctor Junior 116
Proctor Junior/Senior High School
116 students
What this shows West Rutland School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Rutland School compares
West Rutland 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 5% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Vermont - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$14,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, West Rutland School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 reports $14,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Rutland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poultney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poultney High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Proctor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Proctor Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Rutland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Rutland School
How many students attend West Rutland School?
West Rutland School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Rutland, VT. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Rutland School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Rutland School is 10.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 33% 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 West Rutland School?
26.1% of students at West Rutland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Rutland School?
The largest demographic group at West Rutland School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in West Rutland, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Rutland School?
West Rutland School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70?
Besides West Rutland School, Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 also operates Poultney Elementary School (267 students), Poultney High School (208 students), and Proctor Elementary School (134 students). See the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 district page for the complete list.