Bennie Elementary School
Tel:
(313)827-1300
- Bennie Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Bennie Elementary School's student population of 467 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bennie Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bennie Elementary School is 0.31, 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 | #1575 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allen Park Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bennie Elementary School is Allen Park High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Allen Park Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lindemann Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Allen Park Allen Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1107 students
0.1 miles
18401 Champaign Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313)827-1200 0.1 9-12 1107 - Allen Park Lindemann Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 658 students
0.6 miles
9201 Carter Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313)827-1150 0.6 K-5 658 - Taylor Blair Moody Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 361 students
0.7 miles
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313)295-5807 0.7 K-5 361 - Allen Park Arno Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 501 students
1.0 miles
7500 Fox Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313)827-1050 1.0 K-5 501 - Allen Park Allen Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 925 students
1.1 miles
8401 Vine Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313)827-2200 1.1 6-8 925
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