Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bennie Elementary School serves the northwest part of Allen Park, MI, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennie Elementary School's student population of 513 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bennie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennie Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1530 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennie Elementary School's ranking?
Bennie Elementary School is ranked #1530 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bennie Elementary School often compared to?
Bennie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arno Elementary School, Rogers Early Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bennie Elementary School?
513 students attend Bennie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bennie Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennie Elementary School?
Bennie Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bennie Elementary School offer ?
Bennie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bennie Elementary School part of?
Bennie Elementary School is part of Allen Park School District.
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