Enrollment
231
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamstown, VT
Williamstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040800379
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 231
- students enrolled
Williamstown Elementary School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Paine Mountain Union School District #68 · Vermont
NCES ID 500040800379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamstown Elementary School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamstown Elementary School
Williamstown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Williamstown, Vermont, enrolling 231 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Vermont median, within a few percentage points of the 11.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 231 students, its enrollment sits close to the Vermont median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Among 57 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Paine Mountain Union School District #68 spends $12,716 per pupil, 33% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Williamstown's public schools, it stands alongside Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students): Williamstown Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 14.5:1).
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Northfield Elementary School (263 students) and Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students) alongside Williamstown Elementary 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 Williamstown Elementary School compares
Williamstown Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 49% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Vermont - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$12,716
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Williamstown Elementary School is less mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paine Mountain Union School District #68, which includes Williamstown Elementary School.
$12,716
Per student
-33%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.5%
State 96.5%
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 Williamstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Williamstown
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 (~231 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Elementary School
How many students attend Williamstown Elementary School?
Williamstown Elementary School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamstown, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 26% 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 Williamstown Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Williamstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Williamstown, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown Elementary School?
Williamstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
Is Williamstown Elementary School a good school?
Williamstown Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median. 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 Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Besides Williamstown Elementary School, Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Northfield Elementary School (263 students), Williamstown Middle/High School (261 students), and Northfield Middle/High School (254 students). See the Paine Mountain Union School District #68 district page for the complete list.
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