- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williston, VT
Williston Schools
Federal NCES profile for Williston Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500039600243
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williston Schools earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,040
- students enrolled
Williston Schools has class sizes larger than 70% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 500039600243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Williston Schools held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 74.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 500039600243 · Williston, VT Other · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 13.2:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Champlain Valley Union High School (1,251 students)
Williston Schools held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 74.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Williston Schools in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Champlain Vall
Champlain Valley Union High School
1,251 students
- This school
Williston Schools
1,040 students
- Shelburne Comm
Shelburne Community School
788 students
- Hinesburg Comm
Hinesburg Community School
542 students
- Charlotte Cent 407
Charlotte Central School
407 students
What this shows Williston Schools reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williston Schools compares
Williston Schools 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 58% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Vermont - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$23,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Williston Schools is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 reports $23,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williston Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Valley Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelburne Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinesburg Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williston Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williston Schools
How many students attend Williston Schools?
Williston Schools has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williston, VT. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williston Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Williston Schools is 13.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williston Schools?
11.6% of students at Williston Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williston Schools?
The largest demographic group at Williston Schools is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Williston, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williston Schools?
Williston Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?
Besides Williston Schools, Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 also operates Champlain Valley Union High School (1,251 students), Shelburne Community School (788 students), and Hinesburg Community School (542 students). See the Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 district page for the complete list.