Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bennington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bennington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Bennington school district, encompassing approximately 160.3 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 11.6 miles and the furthest edge located 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bennington Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennington Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
40%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennington Elementary School's ranking?
Bennington Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Bennington Elementary School?
164 students attend Bennington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bennington Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennington Elementary School offer ?
Bennington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (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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