Benton Elementary School

68 School Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 545 students in grades 1-6, Benton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Benton Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
545 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Benton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#393 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
82%
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 Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
84%
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 Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benton Elementary School's ranking?
Benton Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Benton Elementary School often compared to?
Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winslow Elementary School, George J Mitchell School, Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
545 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary School offer ?
Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
Benton Elementary School is part of RSU 49/MSAD 49 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 78% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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