Benton Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 527-3373
Benton Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Benton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Benton Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 565 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #445 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Benton Elementary School is Purchase Youth Village (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Purchase Youth Village Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 13 students
0.8 miles
473 Old Symsonia Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-6639 0.8 PK-12 13 - Benton South Marshall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 552 students
1.1 miles
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-3828 1.1 6-8 552 - Benton Star Academy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 35 students
2.4 miles
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 252-1394 2.4 9-12 35 - Benton Marshall County Technical Center Vocational School
4.0 miles
341 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-8648 4.0 n/a n/a - Benton Marshall County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,392 student
4.1 miles
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270) 527-1453 4.1 9-12 1,392
School Reviews
| 5 Awesome school teachers are nice - Posted by Student/Alumni - riddl |
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