Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benson West Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Benson West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson West Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benson West Elementary School is ranked #853 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Benson West Elementary School often compared to?
Benson West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belle Ryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Benson West Elementary School?
307 students attend Benson West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Benson West Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benson West Elementary School?
Benson West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benson West Elementary School offer ?
Benson West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benson West Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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