Benton Elementary School vs. Legacy Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or Legacy 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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Legacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Legacy Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
640 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#40 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
129
96
Grade 1 Students
110
126
Grade 2 Students
106
117
Grade 3 Students
173
117
Grade 4 Students
122
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
13%
11%
% White
74%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
