- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, VT
Bennington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043400028
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennington Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Vermont schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bennington, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043400028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Bennington Elementary School shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 500043400028 · Bennington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 18.5:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Molly Stark School (402 students)
Bennington Elementary School shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Bennington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molly Stark Sc
Molly Stark School
402 students
- This school
Bennington Elementary School
278 students
- Pownal Element
Pownal Elementary School
249 students
- Shaftsbury Ele
Shaftsbury Elementary School
245 students
- Monument Eleme 147
Monument Elementary School
147 students
- Woodford Hollo 30
Woodford Hollow School
30 students
What this shows Bennington Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennington Elementary School compares
Bennington Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 124% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 124% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Vermont - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $20,027
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Asian 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Bennington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
District finance for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Stark School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pownal Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaftsbury Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodford Hollow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Bennington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennington Elementary School
How many students attend Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 55% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennington Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Bennington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennington Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Bennington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennington Elementary School rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Bennington, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bennington on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?
Besides Bennington Elementary School, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 also operates Molly Stark School (402 students), Pownal Elementary School (249 students), and Shaftsbury Elementary School (245 students). See the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 district page for the complete list.