Benton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or Central 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
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
536 students
459 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#237 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
26
Kindergarten Students
86
67
Grade 1 Students
83
75
Grade 2 Students
78
76
Grade 3 Students
80
85
Grade 4 Students
92
75
Grade 5 Students
75
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
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n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
90%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
