How many schools are in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?

There are 6 schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87, serving students throughout the district.

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Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 — District Profile & Schools

Q: Where is Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 located?

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 serves students in Bennington, Bennington County County, VT.

Q: How many students are enrolled in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?

Total enrollment in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is 1,380 students.

Bennington, Vermont · Bennington County

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Key Dates — Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 School Calendar

The first day of school in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is Thu, Aug 27, 2026, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026), Early Dismissal - Winter Break (Wed, Dec 23, 2026), Professional Development Day (Semester Break) (Mon, Jan 25, 2027), February Recess (Mon, Feb 22, 2027 to Fri, Feb 26, 2027), Spring Break (Mon, Apr 12, 2027 to Fri, Apr 16, 2027).

First day of school: Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Thanksgiving Break: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Early Dismissal - Winter Break: Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Professional Development Day (Semester Break): Mon, Jan 25, 2027
February Recess: Mon, Feb 22, 2027 to Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Spring Break: Mon, Apr 12, 2027 to Fri, Apr 16, 2027
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Presidents' Day: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Memorial Day: Mon, May 31, 2027

1,380

Students

Schools

6 elem · 0 mid · 0 high

15.7:1

Student-Teacher

88 teachers

-1 - 6

Grades

Quick Facts

230

Avg. School Size

157

Total Staff

Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 Calendar

67 events

Thu, Aug 6

Event

MAU Special Board Meeting

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Thu, Aug 6

Event

Southwest Vermont CESA Meeting

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Thu, Aug 6

Event

MAU Special Board Meeting

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Thu, Aug 6

Event

Southwest Vermont CESA Meeting

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Tue, Aug 11

Event

SVUESD Board Meeting

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Tue, Aug 11

Event

SVUESD Board Meeting

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Wed, Aug 12

Event

ASD Board Meeting

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Wed, Aug 12

Event

NBPC Board meeting

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Wed, Aug 12

Event

NBPC Board meeting

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Wed, Aug 12

Event

ASD Board Meeting

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Contact

Address: 181 Orchard Road
Bennington, VT 05201
Phone: (802)447-8419

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE): 88
Total Staff: 157

Data Source

NCES Common Core of Data

School Year 2023-24

Schools in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 (6)

Molly Stark School

Bennington

Primary

423 studentsGrades -1 - 519.2:1 ratio84.87% FRPL

Bennington Elementary School

Bennington

Primary

271 studentsGrades -1 - 515.9:1 ratio89.3% FRPL

Pownal Elementary School

Pownal

Primary

261 studentsGrades -1 - 615.4:1 ratio78.54% FRPL

Shaftsbury Elementary School

Shaftsbury

Primary

236 studentsGrades -1 - 612.4:1 ratio63.56% FRPL

Monument Elementary School

Bennington

Primary

155 studentsGrades -1 - 519.4:1 ratio57.42% FRPL

Woodford Hollow School

Bennington

Primary

28 studentsGrades -1 - 69.3:1 ratio85.71% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87

The first day of school in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is Thu, Aug 27, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.