Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bennett Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bennett Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bennett Woods Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennett Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Woods Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
61%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett Woods Elementary School is ranked #173 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bennett Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Bennett Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornell Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Okemos Public Montessoricentral by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bennett Woods Elementary School?
479 students attend Bennett Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bennett Woods Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Woods Elementary School?
Bennett Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bennett Woods Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bennett Woods Elementary School part of?
Bennett Woods Elementary School is part of Okemos School District.
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