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Rockingham School District

Vermont · Public School District
3
Schools
512
Students
$19,014
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
53.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Rockingham School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 512 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $19,014 is above average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Elementary SchoolPK–04194
Saxton River Elementary SchoolPK–0476
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bellows Falls Middle School05–08242
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,014+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
94%
State
94.2%
Local (property tax)
5.8%

State funding accounts for 94% 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
3
Schools
512
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score41/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,014 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rockingham School District?
Rockingham School District has 3 public schools, serving a total of 512 students.
How much does Rockingham School District spend per student?
Rockingham School District spends $19,014 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Rockingham School District?
54% of students in Rockingham School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Rockingham School District?
No, Rockingham School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Rockingham School District serve?
Rockingham School District serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rockingham School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rockingham School District is 41/100. 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.