Elementary At Bennet
Tel:
(402) 782-3535
Elementary At Bennet serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Elementary At Bennet placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Elementary At Bennet places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Elementary At Bennet's student population of 354 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 354 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elementary At Bennet is ranked within the top 20% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elementary At Bennet is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #173 out of 913 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmyra District O R 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Elementary At Bennet is Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Moore Middle School (5.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmyra Junior Senior High School High School At Palmyra Grades: 7-12 | 190 students
5.1 miles
425 F St
Palmyra, NE 68418
(402) 780-5327 5.1 7-12 190 - Lincoln Moore Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 307 students
5.7 miles
8700 Yankee Woods Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1225 5.7 6-8 307 - Lincoln Kloefkorn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 497 students
6.0 miles
6601 Glass Ridge Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1148 6.0 PK-5 497 - Lincoln Wysong Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
7.5 miles
7901 Blanchard Boulevard
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1185 7.5 PK-5 435 - Lincoln Maxey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 670 students
7.8 miles
5200 S 75th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1153 7.8 PK-5 670
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