Enrollment
204
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White River School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at White River School
White River School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in White River Junction, Vermont, enrolling 204 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 204 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hartford School District spends $28,056 per pupil, 47% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among White River Junction's public schools, it stands alongside Dothan Brook School (248 students): White River School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 10.8:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford High School (502 students) and Hartford Memorial Middle School (280 students) alongside White River 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 White River School compares
White River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes White River School.
$28,056
Per student
+47%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+69%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 73.6%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~204 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in White River Junction on the city page.
Is White River School a good school?
White River School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 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.
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