Benton County School District
- 31 MAIN ST
- ASHLAND, MS 38603
- (662) 224-6252
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 61.9% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,120 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,347 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 105 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,347 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 89 |
| 1st Grade Students | 109 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 100 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 100 |
| 4th Grade Students | 114 |
| 5th Grade Students | 94 |
| 6th Grade Students | 89 |
| 7th Grade Students | 84 |
| 8th Grade Students | 104 |
| 9th Grade Students | 95 |
| 10th Grade Students | 97 |
| 11th Grade Students | 102 |
| 12th Grade Students | 94 |
| Ungraded Students | 10 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 658 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 588 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 648 |
| Female | 631 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 105 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 0.1 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 42 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 45 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 29 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 74 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 4 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| Student Support Services | 7 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 49 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $10,577,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $1,863,000 | 17.6% |
| Property Tax | $1,024,000 | 9.7% |
| Cities and Counties | $331,000 | 3.1% |
| School Lunch | $61,000 | 0.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $347,000 | 3.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $35,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $43,000 | 0.4% |
| Private Contributions | $18,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,000 | 0.04% |
| Total State Revenues | $6,894,000 | 65.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,570,000 | 62.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $32,000 | 0.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $58,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $180,000 | 1.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $4,000 | 0.04% |
| Other Programs | $50,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,820,000 | 17.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $447,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $240,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $5,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $39,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $19,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $648,000 | 6.1% |
| Through State - Other | $213,000 | 2.0% |
| Direct - Other | $209,000 | 2.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $10,816,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $6,327,000 | 58.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,820,000 | 35.3% |
| Student Support | $181,000 | 1.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $493,000 | 4.7% |
| General Administration Support | $516,000 | 4.9% |
| School Administration Support | $639,000 | 6.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,079,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $681,000 | 6.4% |
| Other Support Services | $231,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $669,000 | 6.2% |
| Food Services | $665,000 | 6.3% |
| Other Services | $4,000 | 0.04% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 61.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 60 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 6 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 29 | 7.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Benton County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,347
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 105
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
768 Lamar Rd
Ashland, MS Public | KG-5 | 303 | 15.7 |  Review This School |
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| ASHLAND MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
101 School St
Ashland, MS Public | 6-12 | 291 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| BENTON COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
25 Industrial Dr
Ashland, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HICKORY FLAT ATTENDANCE CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1005 Spruce St
Hickory Flat, MS Public | KG-12 | 685 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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