Pierce Elementary School

bes.convalsd.net

65 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Pierce Elementary School, located at 19 Main St. in Bennington, New Hampshire, serves as a foundational academic institution within the ConVal Regional School District (SAU 1). As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and social-emotional growth while preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the ConVal district, which prioritizes personalized learning, community collaboration, and the development of 21st-century skills. By maintaining strong ties with the local Bennington community, Pierce Elementary provides a tight-knit atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. Families interested in learning more about the school’s current curriculum, faculty, or district policies can visit their official page at http://conval.edu/schools/bes.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2

White
62 (95.4 %)
Two or More
2 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Contoocook Valley School District
Phone:	(603)588-2131
Website:	http://bes.convalsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 12