Circle Benton Elementary School
Tel:
(316)778-1151
- Circle Benton Elementary School serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Circle Benton Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Circle Benton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Circle Benton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #98 out of 1,268 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 91% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Circle School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Circle Benton Elementary School is Andover High School (5.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Circle Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cottonwood Elementary School (5.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Benton Circle Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 277 students
0.7 miles
14697 Sw 20th
Benton, KS 67017
(316)778-1470 0.7 7-8 277 - Andover Andover High School Grades: 9-12 | 828 students
5.0 miles
1744 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4600 5.0 9-12 828 - Andover Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 404 students
5.0 miles
1747 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4620 5.0 K-5 404 - Andover Andover Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 662 students
5.2 miles
1628 N Andover Rd
Andover, KS 67002
(316)218-4610 5.2 6-8 662 - Wichita Wheatland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
5.2 miles
15200 E. 21st Street
Wichita, KS 67230
(316)218-4820 5.2 K-5 441
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