Benton Elementary School vs. Legacy Elementary School
Should I attend Benton Elementary School or Legacy 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
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Legacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Legacy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
616 students
567 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#38 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
99
Grade 1 Students
145
114
Grade 2 Students
124
107
Grade 3 Students
111
123
Grade 4 Students
130
124
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
76%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%