Benton Elementary School
Tel:
(270)527-3373
- Benton Elementary School serves 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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%.
School Overview
- Benton Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 597 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Benton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #286 out of 1,251 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Benton Elementary School is Star Academy High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Marshall Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Marshall Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton South Marshall Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 520 students
1.1 miles
2211 Us 641 South
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-3828 1.1 6-8 520 - Benton Star Academy High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 29 students
2.4 miles
397 High School Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270)252-1394 2.4 9-12 29 - 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 | 1444 students
4.1 miles
416 High School Rd
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-1453 4.1 9-12 1444 - Benton South Marshall Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 336 students
4.1 miles
155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025
(270)527-1581 4.1 PK-5 336
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| 5 Awesome school teachers are nice - Posted by Student/Alumni - riddl |
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