- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, VT
Molly Stark School
Federal NCES profile for Molly Stark School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043400031
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molly Stark School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Vermont schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Molly Stark School has class sizes larger than 98% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Molly Stark School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Bennington, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043400031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Molly Stark School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 500043400031 · Bennington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 19.1:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington Elementary School (278 students)
Molly Stark School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Molly Stark School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Molly Stark School
402 students
- Bennington Ele
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 Molly Stark School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molly Stark School compares
Molly Stark School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 61% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 99% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Vermont - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.7%
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 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Molly Stark School is more mixed than 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 Molly Stark School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pownal Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaftsbury Elementary School | Smaller | 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 Molly Stark 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Molly Stark School
How many students attend Molly Stark School?
Molly Stark School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molly Stark School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molly Stark School is 19.1:1, which is 61% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Molly Stark School?
54.9% of students at Molly Stark School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molly Stark School?
The largest demographic group at Molly Stark School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Bennington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molly Stark School?
Molly Stark School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Molly Stark School rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Molly Stark School ranks #4 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 Molly Stark School, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 also operates Bennington Elementary School (278 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.