Bennington Elementary School vs Pownal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennington Elementary School
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Pownal Elementary School
Pownal · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
249 students
| Measure | Bennington Elementary School Bennington, Vermont | Pownal Elementary School Pownal, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 184 | #181 of 184 |
| National rank | #39247 of 50,301 | #35057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 278 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bennington | Pownal |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pownal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 28.9).
- •Bennington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 82.7%).
- •Pownal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.4).
- •Bennington Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 249.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennington Elementary School better than Pownal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pownal Elementary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bennington Elementary School and Pownal Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Bennington and Pownal in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennington Elementary School: 278. Pownal Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennington Elementary School and Pownal Elementary School rank in Vermont?
Bennington Elementary School is 183rd of 184 and Pownal Elementary School is 181st of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).