How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bennington Elementary School | Molly Stark School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bennington, VT | Bennington, VT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 278 | 402 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.9% | 54.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bennington Elementary School | Molly Stark School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,672 | $16,672 |
| District | Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 | Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bennington Elementary School | Molly Stark School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 86.8% |
| African American | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bennington Elementary School | Molly Stark School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 139:1 | 201:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.4% | 52.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.