Bentley Elementary School

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Bentley Elementary School ranks 1240 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bentley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sanford, Florida, serving 949 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Seminole County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Bentley Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 39.62% Hispanic, 23.6% African American, and 24.03% White students, which is higher than nearby schools like Lake Mary Elementary and Heathrow Elementary. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.8% in 2019-2020 to 26.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages, as well as nearby high-performing schools. Bentley Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are also generally lower than the district and state averages, and lower than some nearby high-performing schools like Goldsboro Elementary Magnet and Heathrow Elementary.

Bentley Elementary's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.39%, may be a contributing factor to its declining performance, as these socioeconomic challenges can have a significant impact on student learning and academic achievement. When compared to nearby schools in the Seminole district, Bentley Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free and reduced lunch rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2190 S Oregon Ave
Sanford, FL 32771

(407) 871-9950

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
1240^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,078

Students who attend Bentley Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Seminole High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 949

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.6%

White:

24.0%

African American:

23.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bentley Elementary School ranks worse than 55% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 34^th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bentley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.6%), White (24%), African American (23.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentley Elementary School is 17.1. 33 elementary schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bentley Elementary School employs 55.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentley Elementary School is $10,078, which is the 16^th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Seminole School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bentley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bentley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	72.28	478^th	1688	71.7%
2007	67.99	583^rd	1786	67.4%
2008	70.35	524^th	1789	70.7%
2009	67.82	588^th	1847	68.2%
2010	72.48	506^th	1919	73.6%
2011	74.01	490^th	1985	75.3%
2012	75.21	451^st	1984	77.3%
2013	66.77	645^th	2029	68.2%
2014	71.71	534^th	2064	74.1%
2016	52.27	998^th	2087	52.2%
2017	58.23	864^th	2112	59.1%
2018	49.75	1063^rd	2118	49.8%
2019	55.16	963^rd	2182	55.9%
2021	58.34	908^th	2247	59.6%
2022	52.73	1000^th	2219	54.9%
2023	47.54	1146^th	2240	48.8%
2024	44.02	1240^th	2256	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bentley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	416	191	27	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	791
2003	416	191	27	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	791
2004	397	215	25	169	2	n/a	n/a	0	808
2005	469	236	40	191	2	n/a	n/a	0	938
2006	508	275	50	211	1	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2007	427	233	46	205	2	n/a	n/a	64	977
2008	419	227	45	207	1	n/a	n/a	66	965
2009	425	236	42	218	1	n/a	n/a	74	996
2010	427	234	49	217	1	n/a	n/a	79	1007
2011	437	222	50	268	0	5	34	0	1016
2012	443	187	57	271	0	6	37	0	1001
2013	415	208	55	263	0	4	36	0	981
2014	407	195	56	261	0	2	44	0	965
2015	380	208	52	282	0	4	51	0	977
2016	350	194	52	295	1	3	47	0	942
2017	360	223	58	289	0	2	42	0	974
2018	320	213	68	307	0	1	42	0	951
2019	299	209	89	373	3	1	45	0	1019
2020	291	186	85	361	4	1	54	0	982
2021	267	199	61	357	4	1	65	0	954
2022	255	217	59	357	5	0	67	0	960
2023	228	224	54	376	3	1	63	0	949

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bentley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	791	46.0	17.2	46.8
2003	791	46.0	17.2	46.8
2004	808	55.0	14.7	44.8
2005	938	64.0	14.7	40.2
2006	1045	66.0	15.8	41.8
2007	977	65.0	15.0	43.7
2008	965	70.0	13.8	44.7
2009	996	76.0	14.5	47.6
2010	1007	70.0	14.3	51.7
2011	1016	73.2	13.8	48.2
2012	1001	45.4	22.0	51.6
2013	981	69.0	14.2	51.7
2014	965	68.0	14.1	55.3
2015	977	70.0	13.9	59.2
2016	942	71.0	13.2	60.6
2017	974	68.0	14.3	60.4
2018	951	63.0	15.0	55
2019	1019	56.1	18.1	61.6
2020	982	56.6	17.3	58
2021	954	53.5	17.8	65.1
2022	960	57.3	16.7	66.1
2023	949	55.2	17.1	68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bentley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	791	46.0	17.2	46.8
2003	791	46.0	17.2	46.8
2004	808	55.0	14.7	44.8
2005	938	64.0	14.7	40.2
2006	1045	66.0	15.8	41.8
2007	977	65.0	15.0	43.7
2008	965	70.0	13.8	44.7
2009	996	76.0	14.5	47.6
2010	1007	70.0	14.3	51.7
2011	1016	73.2	13.8	48.2
2012	1001	45.4	22.0	51.6
2013	981	69.0	14.2	51.7
2014	965	68.0	14.1	55.3
2015	977	70.0	13.9	59.2
2016	942	71.0	13.2	60.6
2017	974	68.0	14.3	60.4
2018	951	63.0	15.0	55
2019	1019	56.1	18.1	61.6
2020	982	56.6	17.3	58
2021	954	53.5	17.8	65.1
2022	960	57.3	16.7	66.1
2023	949	55.2	17.1	68.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bentley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$405 (5.4%)	$7,069 (94.6%)	$7,474
2019	$706 (9.0%)	$7,116 (91.0%)	$7,822
2020	$749 (9.2%)	$7,434 (90.8%)	$8,184
2021	$798 (8.9%)	$8,202 (91.1%)	$8,999
2022	$857 (10.0%)	$7,680 (90.0%)	$8,538
2023	$1,729 (17.2%)	$8,350 (82.9%)	$10,078

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 963^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1146^th of 2240 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Elementary School)	68	53	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	67	63	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bentley Elementary School)	67	50	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	71	65	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Elementary School)	58	63	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	65	64	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bentley Elementary School)	61	67	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bentley Elementary School)	56	57	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	64	65	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bentley Elementary School)	56	40	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bentley Elementary School)	49	52	3%
5th Grade Science (Seminole)	62	64	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1019	949	6.9%
African American	209	224	7.2%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	89	54	39.3%
Hispanic	373	376	0.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	299	228	23.7%
Two or More Races	45	63	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	68.4%	6.8%

Schools Near Bentley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)				Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bentley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2190 S Oregon Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 871-9950	949	55	17.1	68.4%	228 (24.0%)	224 (23.6%)	376 (39.6%)	54 (5.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (6.6%)	44	1240^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.0%		47.5	1146^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.8%	94	53.0	45.0	54.0	66.0	44.0	33.0	100.0	52.0	$10,078	$1,729	$8,350
Idyllwilde Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	430 Vihlen Rd	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-3750	772	50	15.4	79.7%	159 (20.6%)	302 (39.1%)	227 (29.4%)	23 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.3%)	27.7	1696^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		37.6	1394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%	302	43.0	44.0	41.0	49.0	39.0	19.0	95.0	44.0	$11,397	$2,411	$8,987
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	985 S Orange Blvd	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-6950	886	58	15.3	24.5%	420 (47.4%)	68 (7.7%)	177 (20.0%)	161 (18.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.0%)	83.6	328^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.5%		85.6	276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.7%	52	87.0	77.0	68.0	88.0	78.0	33.0	99.0	69.0	$9,995	$889	$9,106
Wicklow Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Placid Lake Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-1250	654	43	15.2	83.2%	91 (13.9%)	179 (27.4%)	358 (54.7%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	22.8	1827^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.0%		28.1	1659^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.9%	168	39.0	41.0	40.0	45.0	36.0	15.0	88.0	38.0	$13,049	$2,917	$10,133
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 Rinehart Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-8112	700	47	14.7	48.1%	279 (39.9%)	99 (14.1%)	221 (31.6%)	56 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	40 (5.7%)	63.2	792^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	64.9%		59.3	859^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%	67	67.0	56.0	63.0	71.0	72.0	22.0	85.0	49.0	$10,257	$1,060	$9,197
Lake Mary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	132 S Country Club Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-5650	927	55	16.7	48.8%	469 (50.6%)	84 (9.1%)	285 (30.7%)	40 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.9%)	69.7	644^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.5%		66.6	705^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.5%	61	62.0	63.0	62.0	74.0	69.0	27.0	89.0	69.0	$8,900	$973	$7,927
Ucp Seminole Child Development	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	756 N Sun Dr	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	138	16	8.6	57.2%	28 (20.3%)	28 (20.3%)	72 (52.2%)	7 (5.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1300 W 20th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5850	925	53	17.2	37.0%	160 (17.3%)	177 (19.1%)	156 (16.9%)	393 (42.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	85	301^st of 2256 public elementary schools	86.7%		77	467^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	166	75.0	75.0	79.0	77.0	73.0	32.0	100.0	81.0	$9,862	$1,278	$8,583
Heathrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5715 Markham Woods Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-6850	783	48	16.1	20.6%	372 (47.5%)	47 (6.0%)	175 (22.3%)	147 (18.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (4.9%)	87.3	240^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.4%		90.7	155^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.1%	85	81.0	81.0	69.0	88.0	87.0	47.0	100.0	70.0	$9,052	$779	$8,272
Pine Crest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 W 27th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5450	701	42	16.8	88.6%	102 (14.6%)	220 (31.4%)	328 (46.8%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	39.2	1361^st of 2256 public elementary schools	39.7%		25.6	1732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.7%	371	37.0	43.0	49.0	53.0	56.0	41.0	100.0	57.0	$13,084	$3,057	$10,027

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentley Elementary School

What district is Bentley Elementary School in?

Seminole

What schools do graduates of Bentley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bentley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Seminole High School

What is the racial makeup of Bentley Elementary School?

Students at Bentley Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 24% White, 24% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended Bentley Elementary School.

Is Bentley Elementary School a good school?

Bentley Elementary School ranks 1240^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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