Bingham Memorial School

Addison Central Unified Union School District #55

91 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bingham Memorial School is a small, community-focused public elementary school located in the rural town of Cornwall, Vermont. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is part of the Addison Central School District. It is known for its intimate learning environment, where a dedicated faculty emphasizes individualized instruction and strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and personal development, often leveraging its beautiful, pastoral setting to incorporate hands-on and place-based learning experiences. By maintaining small class sizes, Bingham Memorial provides a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to become active, curious participants in their own education while upholding the values of the close-knit Cornwall community.

Total Students

7.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bingham Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	3
Black	1

White
87 (95.6%)
Hispanic
3 (3.3%)
Black
1 (1.1%)

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:	Addison Central Unified Union School District #55
Phone:	(802)462-2463
Website:	http://cornwallvt.com/bingham-memorial-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 14

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 12