Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benton Elementary School serves the western part of Waterville, ME, covering an area of approximately 85.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton Elementary School's student population of 575 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Elementary School's ranking?
Benton Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Benton Elementary School often compared to?
Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winslow Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School, George J Mitchell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
575 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary School offer ?
Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
Benton Elementary School is part of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District.
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