Bennett Woods Elementary School
Tel:
(517)706-5100
- Bennett Woods Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Bennett Woods Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bennett Woods Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennett Woods Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennett Woods Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #40 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 19% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 61% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okemos Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennett Woods Elementary School is Okemos High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chippewa Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Okemos Public Montessori-central (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Okemos Chippewa Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 687 students
0.8 miles
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4800 0.8 7-8 687 - Okemos Okemos High School Grades: 9-12 | 1295 students
1.1 miles
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4900 1.1 9-12 1295 - Okemos Okemos Public Montessori-central Grades: K-4 | 329 students
1.2 miles
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-5400 1.2 K-4 329 - Okemos Kinawa School Grades: 5-6 | 697 students
1.5 miles
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4700 1.5 5-6 697 - Okemos Michigan Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1693 students
1.5 miles
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)507-5390 1.5 K-12 1693
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