At a glance
Reported students
199
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
344
Underhill Central School: 199 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
20.4:1 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
- 151
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Underhill Central School
Underhill Central School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Underhill Center. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401. NCES reports 199 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 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above 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 (93.5%) and multiracial (5.5%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Underhill Central School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.75 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 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- 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
- White93.5%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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 Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brewster Pierce School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
127 reported students
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
69 reported students
Richmond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
356 reported students
Jericho Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
400 reported students
Camels Hump Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
332 reported students
Browns River Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
403 reported students
Public schools near Underhill Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Elementary School Elementary · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | PK–04 | 400 | 4.8 mi |
| Essex Elementary School Elementary · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | PK–02 | 484 | 8 mi |
| Founders Memorial School Elementary · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | 03–05 | 353 | 8 mi |
| Richmond Elementary School Elementary · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | PK–04 | 356 | 8.4 mi |
| Westford Elementary School Elementary · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51 | KG–05 | 206 | 8.9 mi |
| Smilie Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | PK–04 | 69 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Underhill Central School
What grades does Underhill Central School serve?
Underhill Central School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401.
How many students attend Underhill Central School?
Underhill Central School reported 199 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 151 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Underhill Central School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 199 students and 9.75 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 Underhill Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Underhill Central School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Underhill Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Underhill Central School in?
Underhill Central School is part of Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401, based in Jericho, VT, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Underhill Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jericho Elementary School (4.8 mi), Essex Elementary School (8 mi), Founders Memorial School (8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.