Jonathan Elementary School

9207 Us Hwy 68 E
Benton, KY 42025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jonathan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jonathan Elementary School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Jonathan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonathan Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#999 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
38%
30-34%
45%
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonathan Elementary School's ranking?
Jonathan Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Jonathan Elementary School often compared to?
Jonathan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, North Calloway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jonathan Elementary School?
244 students attend Jonathan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jonathan Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Elementary School?
Jonathan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jonathan Elementary School offer ?
Jonathan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jonathan Elementary School part of?
Jonathan Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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