Benton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Benton Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
500 students
491 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#399 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
33
Kindergarten Students
88
83
Grade 1 Students
76
80
Grade 2 Students
92
83
Grade 3 Students
76
59
Grade 4 Students
65
86
Grade 5 Students
71
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
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n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
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1%
n/a
% White
90%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%