Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pownal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pownal Elementary School's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Pownal Pride
School Rankings
Pownal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pownal Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
3%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Miss Poppy, The Catamount Statue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pownal Elementary School's ranking?
Pownal Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Pownal Elementary School?
249 students attend Pownal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Pownal Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pownal Elementary School?
Pownal Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pownal Elementary School offer ?
Pownal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pownal Elementary School part of?
Pownal Elementary School is part of Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87.
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