Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benton Elementary School serves the southeast part of Goshen, IN, covering an area of approximately 44.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Benton Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.25, which is less 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
#193 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Elementary School's ranking?
Benton Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benton Elementary School often compared to?
Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Paris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
481 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Fairfield Community Schools.
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