Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bentley Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Bentley Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Bentley Primary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Bentley Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentley Primary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Bentley Primary School is ranked #346 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Bentley Primary School?
217 students attend Bentley Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bentley Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentley Primary School?
Bentley Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bentley Primary School offer ?
Bentley Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Bentley Primary School part of?
Bentley Primary School is part of Halstead School District.
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