Molly Stark School

Elementary No virtual instruction Bennington, VT Grades PK–05 Town: Distant Bennington, VT SchoolScore™ D (57.5)
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Molly Stark School
Bennington, VT 05201
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (57.5)
402
Students
21.6
Teachers
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
(802)442-2692
Phone
http://mollystark.svsu.org/
Website

Molly Stark School is a public school administered by the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 district in Bennington, VERMONT, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 402 students enrolled; a 18.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Vermont Elementary School Average
Enrollment
402.0
State avg: 216.0
▲ 86% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.61:1
State avg: 11.5:1
▲ 62% worse
Free Lunch %
84.3%
State avg: 50.1%
▲ 68% worse
School Details
School Name
Molly Stark School
NCESSCH ID
500043400031
State School ID
VT-U087-PS188
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
181 Orchard Street
City
Bennington
State
Vermont
ZIP Code
05201
County
Bennington County
Metro Area
Bennington, VT
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
5000
State Leg. Upper
50BEN
State Leg. Lower
50B-2
Latitude
42.89835
Longitude
-73.20242
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
402
Total Students
👩‍🏫
21.6
Teachers FTE
📐
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
21.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)21.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 339 84.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
LEAID
5000434
State LEA ID
VT-U087
Phone
(802)447-8419
Website
http://www.svsu.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1
Type
Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bennington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$26,547K
Federal Revenue
$132K
State Revenue
$25,895K
Local Revenue
$520K
Total Expenditure
$24,936K
Instruction Exp.
$8,895K
Support Services
$6,851K
Other Current Exp.
$9K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Molly Stark School

1
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Bennington · Middle
0.9 mi
2
Southwest Tech
Bennington · High
1 mi
3
Monument Elementary School
Bennington · Elementary
1 mi
4
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Bennington · High
1 mi
5
Bennington Elementary School
Bennington · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Shaftsbury · Elementary
3.2 mi
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Public elementary in Vermont with similar enrollment to Molly Stark School

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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Charlotte Central School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Manchester Elementary/Middle School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Brookside Primary School
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Students
12.63:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Neshobe School
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Brandon, VT
387
Students
11.38:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Academy School
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Students
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Ratio
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J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Molly Stark School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Molly Stark School?
402 students are enrolled at Molly Stark School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Molly Stark School have?
Molly Stark School has 21.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Molly Stark School serve?
Molly Stark School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Molly Stark School a charter school?
Molly Stark School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Molly Stark School located in?
Molly Stark School is located in the Bennington, VT metropolitan area.
What school district does Molly Stark School belong to?
Molly Stark School is part of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 school district.
How much does Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 spend per student?
The Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 district spends approximately $62,029,851 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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