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Burlington School District

Vermont · Public School District
10
Schools
3,473
Students
$31,399
Per-Pupil Spend
+119% nat'l
48.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Burlington School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 3,473 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $31,399 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
C. P. Smith SchoolPK–05242
Champlain SchoolPK–05548
Edmunds Elementary SchoolPK–05228
Integrated Arts Academy at H. O. WheelerPK–05248
J. J. Flynn SchoolPK–05327
Sustainability Academy at Lawrence BarnesPK–05191
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edmunds Middle School06–08365
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School06–08337
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burlington High School09–12987
Burlington Technical Center09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$31,399+119% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
85%
State
84.6%
Local (property tax)
2.7%
Federal
12.7%

State funding accounts for 85% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,473
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $31,399 per pupil — 119% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,473 students.
What is the graduation rate for Burlington School District?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Burlington School District spend per student?
Burlington School District spends $31,399 per pupil — 119% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Burlington School District?
48% of students in Burlington School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Burlington School District?
No, Burlington School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Burlington School District serve?
Burlington School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Burlington School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Burlington School District is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.