Benton Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025)

Benton Elementary School

215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307

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Top 20%

Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
: Top 20% in TN
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Benton Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

395 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Benton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Benton Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Benton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Benton Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (TN)

#345 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Benton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

45-49%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

40-44%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

45-49%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

15%

Black

21%

White

94%

57%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.12

0.61

This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

61%

45%

Eligible for

15%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Polk County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benton Elementary School's ranking?

Benton Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.

What schools are Benton Elementary School often compared to?

Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Polk Elementary School, Copper Basin Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?

395 students attend Benton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?

Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.

What grades does Benton Elementary School offer ?

Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?

Benton Elementary School is part of Polk County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 395 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
: Top 20%
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education