Bennett Elementary School

108 West Fifth Street
Broken Bow, OK 74728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Bennett Elementary School serves 289 students in grades 3-5.
Bennett Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in OK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Bennett Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Bennett Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 1674 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
39%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
9%
8%
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White
27%
47%
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Hawaiian
10%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett Elementary School is ranked #709 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
289 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bennett Elementary School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Broken Bow School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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