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: When is the last day of school in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87?

The last day of school in Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 is Fri, Jun 4, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

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 Mon, Aug 24, 2026, and the last day of school is Fri, Jun 4, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Mon, Nov 30, 2026), Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026), Early Dismissal - Winter Break (Wed, Dec 23, 2026), Winter Break (Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027), Professional Development Day (Semester Break) (Mon, Jan 25, 2027), February Recess (Mon, Feb 22, 2027 to Fri, Feb 26, 2027).

First day of school: Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Last day of school: Fri, Jun 4, 2027
Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Mon, Nov 30, 2026
Early Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break: Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Early Dismissal - Winter Break: Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Winter Break: Thu, Dec 24, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Professional Development Day (Semester Break): Mon, Jan 25, 2027
February Recess: Mon, Feb 22, 2027 to Fri, Feb 26, 2027
No School: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day: Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day: Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Presidents' Day: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
No School- Possible Snow Make-Up Day: Mon, Feb 15, 2027
No School- Possible Snow Make-Up Day: Mon, Mar 22, 2027 to Wed, Mar 24, 2027
No School: Mon, Apr 12, 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

267 events

Wed, Jun 17

Event

ASD Special Board Meeting

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Wed, Jun 17

Event

ASD Special Board Meeting

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Sun, Jun 21

Event

Father's Day

Sun, Jun 21

Event

Father's Day

Thu, Jun 25

Event

Sandgate Board Meeting

Thu, Jun 25

Event

Sandgate Board Meeting

Sat, Jul 4

Event

Independence Day

Sat, Jul 4

Event

Independence Day

Wed, Jul 8

Event

No Meeting in July ASD Board Meeting

Wed, Jul 8

Event

No Meeting in July NBPC 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 Mon, Aug 24, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.