Benton Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Benton, KY Grades PK–05 Town: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (64.2)
  • 528 Students
  • 33.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (270)527-3373 Phone

Benton Elementary School is a public school administered by the Marshall County district in Benton, KENTUCKY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 528 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Kentucky Elementary School Average
Enrollment
528.0
State avg: 437.0
▲ 21% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.96:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
62.3%
State avg: 63.1%
▼ 1% better
School Details
School Name
Benton Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
210381000971
State School ID
KY-076381000-076381011
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
208 W 11th St
City
Benton
State
Kentucky
ZIP Code
42025
County
Marshall County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
2101
State Leg. Upper
21002
State Leg. Lower
21006
Latitude
36.8589
Longitude
-88.3525
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
528
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.1
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 329 62.3%
Not Applicable 285 54%
District Info
District Name
Marshall County
LEAID
2103810
State LEA ID
KY-076381000
Phone
(270)527-8628
Website
http://www.marshall.kyschools.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Benton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$83,391K
Federal Revenue
$10,785K
State Revenue
$45,124K
Local Revenue
$27,482K
Total Expenditure
$72,572K
Instruction Exp.
$39,021K
Support Services
$22,566K
Other Current Exp.
$3,854K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benton Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
528 students are enrolled at Benton Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benton Elementary School have?
Benton Elementary School has 33.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary School serve?
Benton Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Benton Elementary School a charter school?
Benton Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benton Elementary School located in?
Benton Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Benton Elementary School belong to?
Benton Elementary School is part of the Marshall County school district.
How much does Marshall County spend per student?
The Marshall County district spends approximately $137,446,970 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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