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Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Public school district · Shelburne, VT · NCES 5000396

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At a glance

Reported students

4,044

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

5

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$23,370

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$13,976

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
3,830
Teachers (FTE)
304.63
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1

What current records say about Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 operates 5 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Shelburne, Vermont. NCES reports 4,044 students and 260.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Vermont agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 1 of 130 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $23,370 in current expenditure per pupil and $13,976 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 30 of 104 in Vermont. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
3.1%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
13.3%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
260.5
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$98,972,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Shelburne, Vermont

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 44.3786, -73.2289

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White87.9%
  • Hispanic3.3%
  • Black2.5%
  • Asian2.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary466514.8:10
High11,25114.5:10

Explore schools in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

5 current directory entries

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Showing 1–5 of 5 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Champlain Valley Union High SchoolHigh09–121,25114.5:1
Charlotte Central SchoolElementaryPK–0840715.2:1
Hinesburg Community SchoolElementaryPK–0854213.6:1
Shelburne Community SchoolElementaryPK–0878814.4:1
Williston SchoolsElementaryPK–081,04019.6:1

Frequently asked questions about Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

How many schools are in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 has 5 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 1 high.

How many students attend Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?

NCES reports 4,044 students for 2024–25, served by 260.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 1 of 130 Vermont agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,830 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?

The district-wide ratio is 15.5:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $23,370 in current expenditure per pupil, including $13,976 for instruction. That ranks 30 of 104 comparable Vermont agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?

Champlain Valley Union High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,251 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (802) 383-1234 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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