Benning Elementary School serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
99%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benning Elementary School?
176 students attend Benning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Benning Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benning Elementary School?
Benning Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benning Elementary School offer ?
Benning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Benning Elementary School part of?
Benning Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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