Benton Elementary School
5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 776 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 242nd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 562 Highway 162, Benton, LA 71006
- Principal or Admin: Norma B. Anderson
- Fax: (318) 549-5183
School District Details
- Bossier Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,843
- Graduation Rate: 73.2%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.2
- Enrolled Students: 20,186
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 776
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 46.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 390 (50.3%)
- Females: 386 (49.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 42 (5.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 260 (33.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 302 (38.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.8% |
| Black | 138 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.7% |
| White | 608 | 78.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 119 | 15.3% |
| 1st Grade | 123 | 15.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 142 | 18.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 131 | 16.9% |
| 4th Grade | 121 | 15.6% |
| 5th Grade | 140 | 18.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 79%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:21%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $41,892
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,372 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,515 | 74% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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5 reviews for Benton Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 13, 2010
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 03, 2009
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- Best school in area, looking for Basketball program for 6 yr. old girl.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 11, 2009
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- This is an AWESOME school with very caring teachers.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 18, 2008
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- We love Benton Elementary
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 01, 2008
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Benton Elementary School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on iLEAP and LEAP state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
iLEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 73.0% | 68.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 71.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 71.0% | 62.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 72.0% | 67.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 71.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 75.0% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 68.0% | 66.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 72.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 69.0% | 62.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 75.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 74.0% | 67.0% |
LEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 74.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 77.0% | 72.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 74.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 72.0% | 65.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 70.0% | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 76.0% | 65.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 74.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 73.0% | 66.0% |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
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