At a glance
Reported students
98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
105.5
Albany Community School: 98 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 9.9:1. 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
- 87
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.1:1
What the reported data says about Albany Community School
Albany Community School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Albany. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District. NCES reports 98 students for 2024–25.
Among 31 middle schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 249 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, below the Vermont median of 9.9:1 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 (91.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 31%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Albany Community School
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.53 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 1 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
- 31%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White91.8%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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 Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brownington Central School
Middle · Grades 05–08
113 reported students
Glover Community School
Middle · Grades 05–08
78 reported students
Irasburg Village School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
87 reported students
Orleans Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
132 reported students
Barton Graded School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
136 reported students
Public schools near Albany Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craftsbury Schools Other · Craftsbury Town School District | PK–12 | 207 | 5.8 mi |
| Lowell Graded School Elementary · Lowell School District | PK–08 | 79 | 5.8 mi |
| Irasburg Village School Elementary · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | KG–04 | 87 | 6.8 mi |
| Lake Region Union High School High · Lake Region Union High School District #24 | 09–12 | 353 | 8.3 mi |
| Glover Community School Middle · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | 05–08 | 78 | 9.4 mi |
| Eden Central School Elementary · Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A | PK–06 | 114 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Albany Community School
What grades does Albany Community School serve?
Albany Community School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District.
How many students attend Albany Community School?
Albany Community School reported 98 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 31 Vermont middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 87 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Albany Community School?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 98 students and 12.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 9.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Albany Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Albany Community School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Albany Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.3% 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 Albany Community School in?
Albany Community School is part of Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District, based in Orleans, VT, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Albany Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Craftsbury Schools (5.8 mi), Lowell Graded School (5.8 mi), Irasburg Village School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.