Enrollment
261
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamstown, VT
Williamstown Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500040800380
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown Middle/High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 261
- students enrolled
Williamstown Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Paine Mountain Union School District #68 · Vermont
NCES ID 500040800380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamstown Middle/High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamstown Middle/High School
Williamstown Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Williamstown, Vermont, enrolling 261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 261 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.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 131 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 81 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 261 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Williamstown's public schools, it stands alongside Williamstown Elementary School (231 students): Williamstown Middle/High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 11.6:1).
Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Northfield Elementary School (263 students) and Northfield Middle/High School (254 students) alongside Williamstown Middle/High 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 Middle/High School compares
Williamstown Middle/High 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 43% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Vermont - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Williamstown Middle/High 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 Middle/High 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 Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown Middle/High 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
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~261 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Middle/High School
How many students attend Williamstown Middle/High School?
Williamstown Middle/High School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamstown, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Middle/High School is 14.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamstown Middle/High School?
39.5% of students at Williamstown Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown Middle/High School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Williamstown, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown Middle/High School?
Williamstown Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle/High School a good school?
Williamstown Middle/High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Paine Mountain Union School District #68?
Besides Williamstown Middle/High School, Paine Mountain Union School District #68 also operates Northfield Elementary School (263 students), Northfield Middle/High School (254 students), and Williamstown Elementary School (231 students). See the Paine Mountain Union School District #68 district page for the complete list.
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