Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Benton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
646 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary School offer ?
Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
I am very happy with this school, I have two students attending Benton Elementary and they both adore thier teachers! The school is a very good school and has many wonderful teachers! Benton Elementary is a very clean school and cares about thier students and many of the parents are really involed in the classrooms. The extracurricular activities are great and the students really enjoy them. Not only do they have great teachers , but all of the faculty is really nice. I would definately reccomend this school!!!!!
- Posted by Parent - mcdon
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 41% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
