Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bennington Elementary School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennington Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
3%
White
89%
87%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennington Elementary School's ranking?
Bennington Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bennington Elementary School often compared to?
Bennington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Molly Stark School, Monument Elementary School, Sunderland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Bennington Elementary School?
278 students attend Bennington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bennington Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bennington Elementary School offer ?
Bennington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bennington Elementary School part of?
Bennington Elementary School is part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87.
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