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Arlington School District

Vermont · Public School District
2
Schools
421
Students
$18,651
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
34.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
69.5%
Graduation Rate
-17.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Arlington School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 421 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 69.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,651 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fisher SchoolPK–05221
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington Memorial06–12200
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,651+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
91%
State
90.7%
Local (property tax)
9.1%
Federal
0.2%

State funding accounts for 91% 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
2
Schools
421
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate69.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,651 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 69.5%, graduation is 17.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Arlington School District?
Arlington School District has 2 public schools, serving a total of 421 students.
What is the graduation rate for Arlington School District?
The graduation rate is 69.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Arlington School District spend per student?
Arlington School District spends $18,651 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Arlington School District?
34% of students in Arlington School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Arlington School District?
No, Arlington School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Arlington School District serve?
Arlington School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.