At a glance
Reported students
143
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
171
Bakersfield School: 143 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
10.8:1 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
- 136
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Bakersfield School
Bakersfield School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Bakersfield. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85. NCES reports 143 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 (93%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bakersfield School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.3 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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 Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Montgomery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
157 reported students
Berkshire Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
185 reported students
Sheldon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
337 reported students
Public schools near Bakersfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Elementary School Elementary · Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A | PK–06 | 79 | 4.8 mi |
| Fairfield Center School Elementary · Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 | PK–08 | 249 | 7.2 mi |
| Enosburg Falls Elementary School Elementary · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | PK–05 | 260 | 8.3 mi |
| Enosburg Falls Middle/High School High · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | 06–12 | 436 | 8.4 mi |
| Cambridge Elementary School Elementary · Cambridge School District | PK–06 | 324 | 9.7 mi |
| Fletcher Elementary School Elementary · Fletcher School District | PK–06 | 112 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bakersfield School
What grades does Bakersfield School serve?
Bakersfield School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85.
How many students attend Bakersfield School?
Bakersfield School reported 143 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 136 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bakersfield School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 143 students and 13.3 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 Bakersfield School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bakersfield School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bakersfield School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51% 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 Bakersfield School in?
Bakersfield School is part of Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85, based in Richford, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bakersfield School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waterville Elementary School (4.8 mi), Fairfield Center School (7.2 mi), Enosburg Falls Elementary School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.