D−
Bennington Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
128 Park Street, Bennington, VT 05201 · (802) 442-5256 · Part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District 87
Students
278
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Bennington Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 21 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 36 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 33.2%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 48.3%
Location
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128 Park Street, Bennington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K63
Kindergarten33
Grade 137
Grade 248
Grade 330
Grade 439
Grade 528
Enrollment over time
289’20
303’21
312’22
271’23
278’24
Down 3.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Asian 4%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.