Catamount Elementary School serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
287 students
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
1%
3%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
99%
87%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Showing 1997–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bennington Incorporated School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Catamount Elementary School?
287 students attend Catamount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Catamount Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catamount Elementary School?
Catamount Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Catamount Elementary School offer ?
Catamount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Catamount Elementary School part of?
Catamount Elementary School is part of Bennington Incorporated School District.
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