- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White River Junction, VT
White River School
Federal NCES profile for White River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500459000153
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Vermont schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in White River Junction · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
White River School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White River School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in White River Junction, VT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500459000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
White River School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 500459000153 · White River Junction, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 9.3:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford High School (502 students)
White River School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
White River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford High
Hartford High School
502 students
- Hartford Memor
Hartford Memorial Middle School
280 students
- Dothan Brook S
Dothan Brook School
248 students
- This school
White River School
204 students
- Ottauquechee S 180
Ottauquechee School
180 students
What this shows White River School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River School compares
White River 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 28% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Vermont - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$27,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, White River School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Hartford School District reports $27,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dothan Brook School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ottauquechee School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in White River Junction
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River School
How many students attend White River School?
White River School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in White River Junction, VT. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River School?
The student-teacher ratio at White River School is 9.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 41% 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 White River School?
35.4% of students at White River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River School?
The largest demographic group at White River School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in White River Junction, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River School?
White River School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does White River School rank among public schools in White River Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, White River School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in White River Junction, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides White River School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford High School (502 students), Hartford Memorial Middle School (280 students), and Dothan Brook School (248 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.