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Benton Elementary School

208 W 11Th St, Benton, KY 42025, United States

+1 (270) 527-3373

5.0

Overall Rating

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Benton Elementary School Overview

About This School

Benton Elementary School is a public elementary in Benton, Kentucky, serving 528 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 52% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 33 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,959. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Benton Elementary School is 52% male and 48% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 91% White, 5% Hispanic, and 4% Two or More Races.

528

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

33 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts52%

Mathematics47%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Marshall County

Students per Counselor

528:1

Benton Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

52%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 40%State Avg: 44%

47%

Mathematics

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.7:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

528

Students per Counselor

Benton Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,959

City Avg: $62,959

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor528:1

Benton Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.27%

Male

47.73%

Female

Total Enrollment: 528 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White90.53%

Hispanic4.92%

Asian0.38%

Black0.38%

Two or More Races3.6%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton Elementary School

Q: What is Benton Elementary School?

A: Benton Elementary School is a elementary public located in Benton.

Q: How many students attend Benton Elementary School?

A: Benton Elementary School has approximately 528 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Benton Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Benton Elementary School - Benton, KY

Quick Facts about Benton Elementary School
School Name	Benton Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	208 W 11Th St, Benton, KY 42025, Benton, KY
County	Marshall County
Phone	+1 (270) 527-3373
Total Students	528
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	33
Rating	5/10
ELA Proficiency	52%
Math Proficiency	47%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Elementary School

What is Benton Elementary School?

Benton Elementary School is a elementary public located in Benton.

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?

Benton Elementary School has approximately 528 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 15:1.

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