Enrollment
30
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodford Hollow School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodford Hollow School
Woodford Hollow School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Bennington, Vermont, enrolling 30 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.6% of students qualify for free meals, 94% above the Vermont average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Vermont schools, with 30 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 288 scored Vermont schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment) (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 spends $10,568 per pupil, 45% below the Vermont average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bennington's public schools, it stands alongside Molly Stark School (402 students): Woodford Hollow School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 19.1:1).
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 also operates Molly Stark School (402 students) and Bennington Elementary School (278 students) alongside Woodford Hollow School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodford Hollow School compares
Woodford Hollow School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Vermont avg of $19,105
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, which includes Woodford Hollow School.
$10,568
Per student
-45%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 97.9%
Federal 0.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~30 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Woodford Hollow School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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