Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
25%
18%
Black
4%
36%
White
66%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
300 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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 Jackson County School District.
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