Public School Review - Established 2003

Benton Elementary School vs. Nappanee Elementary School

Should you attend Benton Elementary School or Nappanee Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benton Elementary School
68350 Cr 31
Goshen, IN 46526
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Nappanee Elementary School
755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Nappanee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nappanee Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
460 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nappanee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nappanee Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nappanee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nappanee Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#193 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
#106 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nappanee Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in IN)
65-69%
(Top 10% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nappanee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nappanee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nappanee Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nappanee Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
60
Grade 1 Students
55
56
Grade 2 Students
67
60
Grade 3 Students
70
62
Grade 4 Students
73
70
Grade 5 Students
64
55
Grade 6 Students
74
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfield Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nappanee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nappanee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nappanee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nappanee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nappanee Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nappanee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nappanee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nappanee Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wa-Nee Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE