Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bentley Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bentley Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Bentley, KS, encompassing approximately 140.1 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentley Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bentley Primary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bentley Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Primary School is 0.37, 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
#297 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
School Colors Representation Unavailable
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentley Primary School's ranking?
Bentley Primary School is ranked #297 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bentley Primary School?
200 students attend Bentley Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bentley Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bentley Primary School?
Bentley Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bentley Primary School offer ?
Bentley Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentley Primary School part of?
Bentley Primary School is part of Halstead School District.
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