Overview
Pownal Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Pownal, Vermont. The school enrolls 261 students. It is part of the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Vermont state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
261 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictSouthwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87
County50003
CityPownal
ZIP05261
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID500043400246
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment261
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg48%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)