- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Williamstown Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 500040800379 · Williamstown, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 11.6:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Elementary School (263 students)
Williamstown Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Williamstown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Ele
Northfield Elementary School
263 students
- Williamstown M
Williamstown Middle/High School
261 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle/High School
254 students
- This school
Williamstown Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Williamstown Elementary School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown Elementary School compares
Williamstown Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Paine Mountain Union School District #68 reports $12,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~231 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 19.
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, 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 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.