At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
171
Berkshire Elementary School: 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
12:1 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
- 189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
What the reported data says about Berkshire Elementary School
Berkshire Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Richford. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85. NCES reports 185 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 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, 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 (94.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Berkshire Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.4 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 1 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
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White94.6%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
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
Bakersfield School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
143 reported students
Sheldon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
337 reported students
Public schools near Berkshire 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 Elementary School Elementary · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | PK–05 | 187 | 4.4 mi |
| Cold Hollow Career Center High · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | 09–12 | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| Richford Junior/Senior High School High · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | 06–12 | 217 | 5 mi |
| Enosburg Falls Elementary School Elementary · Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88 | PK–05 | 260 | 5 mi |
| Franklin Central School Elementary · Missisquoi Valley School District #89 | PK–06 | 143 | 7.6 mi |
| Montgomery Elementary School Elementary · Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 | PK–08 | 157 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Elementary School
What grades does Berkshire Elementary School serve?
Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary School?
Berkshire Elementary School reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 189 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Berkshire Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 185 students and 15.4 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 Berkshire Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.1% 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 Berkshire Elementary School in?
Berkshire Elementary 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 Berkshire Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richford Elementary School (4.4 mi), Cold Hollow Career Center (4.9 mi), Richford Junior/Senior High School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.