Enrollment
146
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winooski, VT
Winooski Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winooski Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 500936000183
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winooski Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winooski · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Winooski Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winooski Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winooski, VT.
School address
District: Winooski Incorporated School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500936000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+122% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winooski Middle School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winooski Middle School
Winooski Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Winooski, Vermont, enrolling 146 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Winooski Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Vermont schools and 24% under the state's 11.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 61.2% of students qualify for free meals, 122% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 288 Vermont schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Winooski Incorporated School District spends $38,145 per pupil, 100% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winooski Incorporated School District also operates J. F. Kennedy Elementary School (421 students) and Winooski High School (182 students) alongside Winooski Middle 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 Winooski Middle School compares
Winooski Middle 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 122% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Vermont - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$38,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 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 39.7%
African American 26.0%
Asian 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Winooski Middle School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winooski Incorporated School District, which includes Winooski Middle School.
$38,145
Per student
+100%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+130%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 67.5%
Federal 29.2%
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 Winooski Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winooski High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winooski Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~146 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winooski Middle School
How many students attend Winooski Middle School?
Winooski Middle School has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winooski, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winooski Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winooski Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 42% 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 Winooski Middle School?
61.2% of students at Winooski Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winooski Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winooski Middle School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Winooski, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winooski Middle School?
Winooski Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
How does Winooski Middle School rank among public schools in Winooski?
By Resource Investment Index, Winooski Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winooski, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winooski on the city page.
Is Winooski Middle School a good school?
Winooski Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Winooski Incorporated School District?
Besides Winooski Middle School, Winooski Incorporated School District also operates J. F. Kennedy Elementary School (421 students) and Winooski High School (182 students). See the Winooski Incorporated School District district page for the complete list.
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