Bennett Elementary School
Tel:
(425)456-4800
- Bennett Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Bennett Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennett Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #68 out of 2,014 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 33% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 51% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellevue School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennett Elementary School is Interlake Senior High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Highland Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Audubon Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redmond Audubon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 594 students
0.9 miles
3045 180th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425)936-2500 0.9 K-5 594 - Bellevue Ardmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
1.3 miles
16616 Ne 32nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425)456-4700 1.3 PK-5 446 - Bellevue Highland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 501 students
1.8 miles
15027 Ne Bel-red Road
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425)456-6400 1.8 6-8 501 - Bellevue Eastgate Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
1.9 miles
4255 153rd Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425)456-5100 1.9 PK-5 447 - Bellevue Jing Mei Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
1.9 miles
12635 Se 56th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425)456-6900 1.9 PK-5 328
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