At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
192
Academy School: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
10.6:1 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
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Academy School
Academy School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Brattleboro. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96. NCES reports 418 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, 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 (71.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.9%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academy School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.55 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
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.8%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black5%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial8.1%
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 Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Green Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
237 reported students
Putney Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
192 reported students
Dummerston Schools
Elementary · Grades PK–08
171 reported students
Guilford Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
143 reported students
Oak Grove School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
125 reported students
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
255 reported students
Public schools near Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Street School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–06 | 237 | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Grove School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–06 | 125 | 2.2 mi |
| Guilford Central School Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–06 | 143 | 3.7 mi |
| Marlboro Elementary School Elementary · Marlboro School District | PK–08 | 76 | 6.3 mi |
| Dummerston Schools Elementary · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 | PK–08 | 171 | 6.5 mi |
| Vernon Elementary School Elementary · Vernon School District | PK–06 | 170 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy School
What grades does Academy School serve?
Academy School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
How many students attend Academy School?
Academy School reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 418 students and 39.55 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 Academy School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Academy School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.7% 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 Academy School in?
Academy School is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, based in Brattleboro, VT, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Street School (1.7 mi), Oak Grove School (2.2 mi), Guilford Central School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.