- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, VT
Monument Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monument Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043400032
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monument Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Vermont schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monument Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bennington, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043400032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Monument Elementary School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 500043400032 · Bennington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 18.4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Molly Stark School (402 students)
Monument Elementary School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Monument Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Molly Stark Sc
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
- This school 147
Monument Elementary School
147 students
- Woodford Hollo 30
Woodford Hollow School
30 students
What this shows Monument Elementary School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monument Elementary School compares
Monument Elementary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▲ 2% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
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
32.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Monument Elementary School is less 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 Monument Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Stark School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pownal Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaftsbury Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodford Hollow School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monument Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
- 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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monument Elementary School
How many students attend Monument Elementary School?
Monument Elementary School has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 55% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monument Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Monument Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monument Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monument Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Bennington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monument Elementary School?
Monument Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Monument Elementary School rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Elementary School ranks #1 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 Monument Elementary School, Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 also operates Molly Stark School (402 students), Bennington Elementary School (278 students), and Pownal Elementary School (249 students). See the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 district page for the complete list.