Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Little Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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Little Bennett Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Little Bennett Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Bennett Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
25%
33%
White
21%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Little Bennett Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Little Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Little Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksburg Elementary School, Wilson Wims Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Little Bennett Elementary School?
631 students attend Little Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Little Bennett Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Bennett Elementary School?
Little Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Little Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Little Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Bennett Elementary School part of?
Little Bennett Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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