At a glance
Reported students
187
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
217
Richford Elementary School: 187 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
10.2:1 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
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Richford Elementary School
Richford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Richford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88. NCES reports 187 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to 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 (86.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 24.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richford Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.4 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 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 24.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enosburg Falls Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
260 reported students
Richford Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 06–12
217 reported students
Cold Hollow Career Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Enosburg Falls Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
436 reported students
Public schools near Richford Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richford Junior/Senior High School High · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | 06–12 | 217 | 0.9 mi |
| Berkshire Elementary School Elementary · Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 | PK–08 | 185 | 4.4 mi |
| Montgomery Elementary School Elementary · Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 | PK–08 | 157 | 7.4 mi |
| Cold Hollow Career Center High · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | 09–12 | 0 | 8 mi |
| Enosburg Falls Elementary School Elementary · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | PK–05 | 260 | 8.1 mi |
| Enosburg Falls Middle/High School High · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | 06–12 | 436 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richford Elementary School
What grades does Richford Elementary School serve?
Richford Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88.
How many students attend Richford Elementary School?
Richford Elementary School reported 187 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richford Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 187 students and 18.4 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 Richford Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richford Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richford Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.6% 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 Richford Elementary School in?
Richford Elementary School is part of Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88, based in Richford, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richford Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richford Junior/Senior High School (0.9 mi), Berkshire Elementary School (4.4 mi), Montgomery Elementary School (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.