At a glance
Reported students
89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
89
Brookfield School: 89 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
10.9:1 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
- 72
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.6:1
What the reported data says about Brookfield School
Brookfield School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Brookfield. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59. NCES reports 89 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, 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 (98.9%) and multiracial (1.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brookfield School
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.2 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 1.5 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
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White98.9%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Braintree School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
88 reported students
Randolph Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
289 reported students
Randolph Technical Career Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Randolph Union High School
High · Grades 07–12
344 reported students
Public schools near Brookfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Elementary School Elementary · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | PK–06 | 289 | 6.3 mi |
| Randolph Technical Career Center High · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | 09–12 | 0 | 6.4 mi |
| Braintree School Elementary · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | PK–06 | 88 | 7.1 mi |
| Williamstown Elementary School Elementary · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | PK–05 | 231 | 8 mi |
| First Branch Elementary School Elementary · First Branch Unified School District #82 | PK–04 | 141 | 9.5 mi |
| Northfield Elementary School Elementary · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | PK–05 | 263 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brookfield School
What grades does Brookfield School serve?
Brookfield School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59.
How many students attend Brookfield School?
Brookfield School reported 89 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 72 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brookfield School?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 89 students and 8.2 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 Brookfield School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brookfield School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brookfield School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% 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 Brookfield School in?
Brookfield School is part of Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59, based in Randolph, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brookfield School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Randolph Elementary School (6.3 mi), Randolph Technical Career Center (6.4 mi), Braintree School (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.