BENSON VILLAGE SCHOOL

Benson Village School is a Title I public elementary school with about 78 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 8 teachers, Benson Village School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Benson Village School is a public elementary school located in the small, rural community of Benson, Vermont. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District. Its mission centers on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active engagement within the local community.

The school is known for its small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere that allows educators to provide personalized attention to each student. Beyond core academic subjects, the curriculum integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-based projects that utilize the school’s natural surroundings in rural Vermont. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the town of Benson, the school strives to prepare its graduates for the transition to high school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact Benson Village School at (802) 537-2491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.