- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Williamstown Middle/High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 500040800380 · Williamstown, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 14.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Elementary School (263 students)
Williamstown Middle/High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Williamstown Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Ele
Northfield Elementary School
263 students
- This school
Williamstown Middle/High School
261 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle/High School
254 students
- Williamstown E
Williamstown Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Williamstown Middle/High School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown Middle/High School compares
Williamstown Middle/High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,800
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~261 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, 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 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.