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#172 of 280 schools in VT
Pownal Elementary School
Elementary School · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 · Pownal, VT
A Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
94 School House Road, Pownal, VT 05261
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pownal Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pownal Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,724
Median home value
$231,500
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05261; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
| Molly Stark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
| Monument Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 155 | Compare → |
| Shaftsbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pownal Elementary School is listed in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pownal Elementary School
Pownal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pownal, VT, part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, serving approximately 261 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pownal Elementary School
What grades does Pownal Elementary School serve?
Pownal Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pownal Elementary School?
Pownal Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pownal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pownal Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pownal Elementary School rank in VT?
Pownal Elementary School ranks #172 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Pownal Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pownal Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pownal Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pownal Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Pownal Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pownal Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pownal Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pownal Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pownal Elementary School?
78.5% of students at Pownal Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (802) 823-7333
- Area population (ZIP 05261)
- 2,200
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05261; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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