Benton School District
- 500 RIVER ST
- BENTON, AR 72015
- (501) 778-4861
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 74.4% | 76.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,187 | $8,855 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.9 | 12.9 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,625 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 310 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,625 | 14.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 94 |
| Kindergarten Students | 378 |
| 1st Grade Students | 346 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 333 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 352 |
| 4th Grade Students | 376 |
| 5th Grade Students | 349 |
| 6th Grade Students | 374 |
| 7th Grade Students | 382 |
| 8th Grade Students | 355 |
| 9th Grade Students | 374 |
| 10th Grade Students | 382 |
| 11th Grade Students | 310 |
| 12th Grade Students | 276 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 21 |
| Hispanic | 259 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 340 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,921 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,427 |
| Female | 2,254 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 310 | 14.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 128 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 125 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 31 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 32 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 178 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| School Administrators | 16 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 29 |
| Student Support Services | 49 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 60 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $37,051,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,393,000 | 33.4% |
| Property Tax | $2,947,000 | 8.0% |
| Other School Systems | $37,000 | 0.10% |
| Cities and Counties | $26,000 | 0.07% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $667,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $671,000 | 1.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $53,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $43,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $233,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $75,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $62,000 | 0.2% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $7,578,000 | 20.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $22,006,000 | 59.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,073,000 | 51.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,227,000 | 3.3% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $296,000 | 0.8% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $34,000 | 0.09% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $100,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch Programs | $14,000 | 0.04% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $373,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $356,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $528,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,652,000 | 7.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $490,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $796,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $16,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $12,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $864,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $407,000 | 1.1% |
| Direct - Other | $54,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $32,904,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $20,071,000 | 61.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,237,000 | 34.2% |
| Student Support | $1,605,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,238,000 | 6.0% |
| General Administration Support | $707,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,988,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,046,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $840,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Support Services | $813,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,596,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $1,596,000 | 4.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 74.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 261 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 53 | 4.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Benton School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 4,625
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 310
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| ANGIE GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1124 Hoover St
Benton, AR Public | PK-5 | 537 | 15.8 |  Review This School |
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| BENTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
211 Border St
Benton, AR Public | 10-12 | 968 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| BENTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
411 Border St
Benton, AR Public | 8-9 | 729 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
204 North Cox
Benton, AR Public | 6-7 | 756 | 15.1 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1800 West Sevier St
Benton, AR Public | KG-5 | 522 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Smithers Dr
Benton, AR Public | PK-5 | 618 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
536 River St
Benton, AR Public | PK-5 | 551 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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