Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bentley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bentley Elementary School serves the southeast part of Canton, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bentley Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are proud. We are strong. We are Bentley!
School Rankings
Bentley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#520 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Bentley Elementary School's ranking?
Bentley Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bentley Elementary School often compared to?
Bentley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Canton Scholars Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?
479 students attend Bentley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bentley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bentley Elementary School offer ?
Bentley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentley Elementary School part of?
Bentley Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
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