Bennington Elementary School

729 North Perry Street
Bennington, OK 74723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 182 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in OK
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bennington Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

Bennington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#331 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
35-39%
25%
35-39%
27%
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
37%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
47%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bennington Elementary School's ranking?
Bennington Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 1,680 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?
35-39% 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?
182 students attend Bennington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bennington Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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