Benkelman Elementary School
Tel:
(308)423-2216
- Benkelman Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Benkelman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Benkelman Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 139 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benkelman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 911 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benkelman Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #542 out of 911 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.51 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Benkelman Elementary School is Dundy Co Stratton High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stratton Elementary School (17.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benkelman Dundy Co Stratton High School Grades: 7-12 | 149 students
0.3 miles
400 9th Ave West
Benkelman, NE 69021
(308)423-2738 0.3 7-12 149 - Stratton Stratton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 28 students
17.5 miles
605 Bailey St
Stratton, NE 69043
(308)276-2281 17.5 PK-6 28 - Bird City Cheylin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 68 students
21.1 miles
121 E.sixth
Bird City, KS 67731
(785)734-2351 21.1 PK-6 68 - Bird City Cheylin Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 61 students
21.1 miles
605 Bird Ave.
Bird City, KS 67731
(785)734-2341 21.1 7-12 61 - Saint Francis St Francis High School Grades: 6-12 | 149 students
23.9 miles
100 College Street
Saint Francis, KS 67756
(785)332-8153 23.9 6-12 149
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Schools all over the country have closed their doors to slow the spread of COVID-19, forcing educators and parents to switch to online learning strategies. Read on to learn where to start with homeschooling and for helpful resources for learning at home.
As public schools in the United States continue to increase in their racial, ethnic, economic, and religious diversity, some districts need to rethink their holiday celebrations in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of all people.
As schools around the country close for two weeks or more, parents find themselves asking some tough questions. Read on to learn about the current and future impact of COVID-19 on students in public schools.
