At a glance
Reported students
701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
701
Barre City Elementary/Middle School: 701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.9:1
What the reported data says about Barre City Elementary/Middle School
Barre City Elementary/Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Barre. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Barre Unified Union School District #97. NCES reports 701 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the Vermont median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Barre City Elementary/Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 33.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Barre Unified Union School District #97
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
821 reported students
Spaulding Union High School
High · Grades 09–12
610 reported students
Public schools near Barre City Elementary/Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barre Town Elementary & Middle School Elementary · Barre Unified Union School District #97 | PK–08 | 821 | 1.5 mi |
| Berlin Elementary School Elementary · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | PK–06 | 182 | 3.9 mi |
| Williamstown Elementary School Elementary · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | PK–05 | 231 | 4.7 mi |
| Union Elementary School Elementary · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 | PK–04 | 447 | 6.1 mi |
| Washington Village School Elementary · Echo Valley Community Union School District #67 | PK–04 | 120 | 6.4 mi |
| East Montpelier Elementary School Elementary · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | PK–06 | 202 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barre City Elementary/Middle School
What grades does Barre City Elementary/Middle School serve?
Barre City Elementary/Middle School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Barre Unified Union School District #97.
How many students attend Barre City Elementary/Middle School?
Barre City Elementary/Middle School reported 701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 735 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barre City Elementary/Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 701 students and 74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Barre City Elementary/Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barre City Elementary/Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Barre Unified Union School District #97 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Barre City Elementary/Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Barre City Elementary/Middle School in?
Barre City Elementary/Middle School is part of Barre Unified Union School District #97, based in Barre, VT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barre City Elementary/Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Barre Town Elementary & Middle School (1.5 mi), Berlin Elementary School (3.9 mi), Williamstown Elementary School (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.