- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, VT
Woodford Hollow School
Federal NCES profile for Woodford Hollow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 500043400393
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodford Hollow School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Vermont.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodford Hollow School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodford Hollow School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bennington, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500043400393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Woodford Hollow School held near 28 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 500043400393 · Bennington, VT Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 10:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Molly Stark School (402 students)
Woodford Hollow School held near 28 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.4 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Woodford Hollow 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
- Monument Eleme 147
Monument Elementary School
147 students
- This school 30
Woodford Hollow School
30 students
What this shows Woodford Hollow School reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodford Hollow School compares
Woodford Hollow 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 94% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Vermont - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Woodford Hollow 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 Woodford Hollow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Stark School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pownal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaftsbury Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monument Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodford Hollow 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
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- 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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodford Hollow School
How many students attend Woodford Hollow School?
Woodford Hollow School has 30 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodford Hollow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodford Hollow School is 10:1, which is 16% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodford Hollow School?
53.6% of students at Woodford Hollow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodford Hollow School?
The largest demographic group at Woodford Hollow School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Bennington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodford Hollow School?
Woodford Hollow School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodford Hollow School rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodford Hollow 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 Woodford Hollow 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.