Circle Benton Elementary School

350 S Kansas St
Benton, KS 67017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Circle Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Circle Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Circle Benton Elementary School's student population of 267 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Circle Benton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Circle Benton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#61 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
28%
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60-64%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
88%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Circle Benton Elementary School's ranking?
Circle Benton Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Circle Benton Elementary School often compared to?
Circle Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circle Towanda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Circle Benton Elementary School?
267 students attend Circle Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Circle Benton Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Circle Benton Elementary School?
Circle Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Circle Benton Elementary School offer ?
Circle Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Circle Benton Elementary School part of?
Circle Benton Elementary School is part of Circle School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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