Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Bennington Elementary School serves the northwest part of its school district in Bennington, NE, covering an area of approximately 33.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bennington Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennington Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 901 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennington Elementary School's ranking?
Bennington Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Bennington Elementary School often compared to?
Bennington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Creek Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Bennington Elementary School?
368 students attend Bennington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bennington Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bennington Elementary School offer ?
Bennington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennington Elementary School part of?
Bennington Elementary School is part of Bennington School District.
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