Bennington Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
Should you attend Bennington Elementary School or Heritage Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bennington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
380 students
456 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#183 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
78
Grade 1 Students
56
73
Grade 2 Students
77
78
Grade 3 Students
65
80
Grade 4 Students
66
79
Grade 5 Students
64
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
