Pownal Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pownal, Vermont 05261 · Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
#181 of 184 elementary schools in Vermont
#35057 of 50,301 nationally
About Pownal Elementary School
Pownal Elementary School is a public elementary located in Pownal, in the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 school district of Vermont, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 249 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 181st of 184 ranked elementary schools in Vermont. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 249.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pownal Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Pownal Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bennington Elementary School
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 9.2 km away
Monument Elementary School
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students · 9.4 km away
Williamstown Elementary
Williamstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
407 students · 9.5 km away
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Bennington · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students · 9.8 km away
Molly Stark School
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 11 km away
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Bennington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 12 km away
Woodford Hollow School
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
30 students · 12 km away
Clarksburg Elementary
Clarksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students · 13 km away
Stamford Elementary School
Stramford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
78 students · 13 km away
Brayton
North Adams · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
342 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Vermont with a comparable Enrollment.
Fairfield Center School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
Fair Haven Grade School
Fair Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students
Dothan Brook School
White River Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
Chester Andover Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
246 students
Union Street School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
246 students
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pownal Elementary School a good school?
Pownal Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 35.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #181 of 184 in Vermont. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pownal Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Pownal Elementary School ranks #181 of 184 elementary schools in Vermont and #35057 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pownal Elementary School?
Pownal Elementary School had 249 students in 2025.
Is Pownal Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Pownal Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pownal Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pownal Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.