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Bennett Elementary School

300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bennett Elementary School's student population of 86 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
86 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bennett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.11, 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 (IA)
#650 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bennett Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
94%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bennett Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Bennett Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bennett Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
86 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bennett Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Bennett Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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