MONUMENT SCHOOL

Monument School is a Title I public elementary school with about 158 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Monument School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monument Elementary School, located on Main Street in Bennington, Vermont, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and social development for students in their early formative years. The school is integrated into the Bennington community, reflecting the small-town values and close-knit atmosphere typical of the region, while working to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a standard elementary curriculum.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare children for future academic success by building strong core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Bennington, Monument Elementary plays a key role in the local educational landscape, often serving as a hub for community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. Its mission focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop character, and achieve their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Monument School at (802) 447-7979 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.