Bennett Elementary School

Summary:

Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 398. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the high per-student spending at Bennett Elementary, ranging from $17,177 to $21,954 per student, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages. Only 10.4% of 3rd-grade students at Bennett Elementary were proficient in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 11.7% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.7% to 54.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Maybury Elementary School and Munger Elementary/Middle School, which have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Another notable characteristic of Bennett Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.64%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 18.62% to 92.27% Hispanic students. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and low socioeconomic status students, are consistently in the bottom 10-20% of Michigan elementary schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address potential racial and socioeconomic achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2111 Mullane St
Detroit, MI 48209-1529

(313) 849-3585

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1316^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,954

Students who attend Bennett Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Western International High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.6%

African American:

10.3%

White:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bennett Elementary School ranks worse than 88.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 22^nd among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.72. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.6%), African American (10.3%), White (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School is 18.3. 55 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bennett Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennett Elementary School is $21,954, which is the 23^rd highest among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennett Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennett Elementary School 1316^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bennett Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bennett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bennett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	19.89	1140^th	1408	19.0%
2022	8.04	1246^th	1344	7.3%
2023	12.43	1268^th	1470	13.7%
2024	11.72	1316^th	1486	11.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bennett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	31.72	202^nd	270	25.2%
2019	41.18	68^th	117	41.9%
2022	19.03	84^th	98	14.3%
2023	21.52	146^th	180	18.9%
2024	12.17	173^rd	184	6.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	23.12	1156^th	1397	17.3%
2019	42.88	658^th	1134	42.0%
2022	12.72	1002^nd	1099	8.8%
2023	19.69	1120^th	1350	17.0%
2024	23.84	1091^st	1381	21.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bennett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	11.59	1312^th	1443	9.1%
2019	21.16	962^nd	1171	17.8%
2022	4.97	1088^th	1106	1.6%
2023	7.37	1261^st	1321	4.5%
2024	17.69	1129^th	1342	15.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bennett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	20.22	1182^nd	1446	18.3%
2019	27.71	887^th	1196	25.8%
2022	7.51	1093^rd	1139	4.0%
2023	14.78	1147^th	1334	14.0%
2024	5.91	1311^th	1347	2.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bennett Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	24.18	190^th	222	14.4%
2019	44.44	40^th	86	53.5%
2022	18.71	73^rd	86	15.1%
2023	20.75	156^th	188	17.0%
2024	15.25	186^th	201	7.5%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bennett Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	61	17	413	1	5	497
2018	52	10	397	2	5	466
2019	54	11	369	2	1	437
2020	54	16	401	2	1	474
2021	50	32	381	2	2	467
2022	45	42	341	2	4	434
2023	40	44	309	2	3	398
2024	44	49	379	0	4	476

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 Bennett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	497	25.0	19.8	93.2
2018	466	28.7	16.2	92.7
2019	437	27.0	16.1	90.8
2020	474	28.0	16.9	80.8
2021	467	31.0	15.0	84.2
2022	434	31.0	14.0	82.7
2023	398	26.0	15.3	89.2
2024	476	26.0	18.3	75

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 Bennett Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	497	25.0	19.8	93.2
2018	466	28.7	16.2	92.7
2019	437	27.0	16.1	90.8
2020	474	28.0	16.9	80.8
2021	467	31.0	15.0	84.2
2022	434	31.0	14.0	82.7
2023	398	26.0	15.3	89.2
2024	476	26.0	18.3	75

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 Bennett Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,223 (15.3%)	$12,267 (84.7%)	$14,490
2020	$5,163 (34.7%)	$9,728 (65.3%)	$14,891
2021	$2,097 (12.2%)	$15,080 (87.8%)	$17,177
2022	$7,416 (34.5%)	$14,071 (65.5%)	$21,487
2023	$6,752 (30.8%)	$15,202 (69.2%)	$21,954

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennett 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 1140^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1268^th of 1470 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)	6	10.8	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	11.9	12.4	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)	14.9	18.2	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	16	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)	34.7	24.2	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)	37.8	20.9	16.9%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	10.9	11.1	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennett Elementary School)	33.3	19.1	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	14.1	11.6	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Bennett Elementary School)	20.3	16.9	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	7.4	5.6	1.8%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	437	398	8.9%
African American	11	44	300%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	369	309	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	54	40	25.9%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.8%	89.2%	1.7%

Schools Near Bennett Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2111 Mullane St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-3585	476	26	18.3	75.0%	44 (9.2%)	49 (10.3%)	379 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	11.7	1316^th of 1486 public elementary schools	11.4%		12.4	1268^th of 1470 public elementary schools	13.7%	48			10.4	9.0	19.5			9.0	10.3	21.7			16.9		12.2		$21,954	$6,752	$15,202
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-2	8126 W Vernor Hwy	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Cesar Chavez Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 843-9440	468	31	15.0	96.6%	24 (5.1%)	14 (3.0%)	427 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)																	$12,866	$3,909	$8,957
Harms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Central St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-3492	218	18	12.1	79.8%	14 (6.4%)	29 (13.3%)	174 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13	1288^th of 1486 public elementary schools	13.3%		9.5	1331^st of 1470 public elementary schools	9.5%	43				10.2	28.1				16.4	8.3			13.9		13.9		$24,675	$7,557	$17,118
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1551 Beard St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-3489	477	28	17.0	79.0%	33 (6.9%)	21 (4.4%)	414 (86.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	17.4	1215^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.2%		7.6	1374^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.5%	159			13.4	14.8	6.8			23.2	11.2	8.0			13.3		36.0		$19,962	$6,087	$13,876
Salina Elementary P 3	Public	PK, KG-3	2700 Ferney St	Dearborn	48120	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6550	396	34	11.6	96.2%	394 (99.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			31.5					39.3									$20,251	$3,409	$16,842
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6021 McMillan St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-3701	427	26	16.4	79.4%	23 (5.4%)	46 (10.8%)	351 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	17.2	1219^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.0%		12.3	1273^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	13.4%	54	34.8	13.0	10.9	14.0	31.6	18.2	16.1	15.7	27.3	24.4	7.7	20.0	22.2	8.5	13.3		$21,825	$6,940	$14,885
Academy of the Americas at Logan	Public	K-3	3811 Cicotte St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-7441	496	26	19.0	75.0%	16 (3.2%)	14 (2.8%)	464 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)			15.2					13.7									$20,692	$6,789	$13,903
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate	Public, Charter	3-5	4100 Martin St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Cesar Chavez Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 361-1083	436	29	15.0	91.5%	24 (5.5%)	11 (2.5%)	400 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7.7	1395^th of 1486 public elementary schools	6.1%		8.3	1354^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.9%	41			11.4	19.0	15.7			14.2	8.1				14.4		2.3		$12,360	$3,893	$8,467
Voyageur Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4321 Military St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Voyageur Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 361-4180	796	33	24.1	98.5%	15 (1.9%)	610 (76.6%)	151 (19.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.0%)	7.3	1406^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.4%		5.4	1436^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.3%	30	37.0	3.7	6.5	14.3	21.8	8.5	13.5	10.5		6.4	6.4	8.3	10.3	12.0	3.9	3.6	$15,117	$4,499	$10,618
Maybury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4410 Porter St	Detroit	48209	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 849-2014	277	19	14.5	82.3%	17 (6.1%)	43 (15.5%)	210 (75.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	12.2	1302^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	12.4%		14.1	1247^th of 1470 public elementary schools	15.2%	55			6.1	16.7	26.2			12.3	18.6	19.1			19.1				$22,135	$7,524	$14,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennett Elementary School

What district is Bennett Elementary School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 476 students attended Bennett Elementary School.

Is Bennett Elementary School a good school?

Bennett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bennett Elementary School?

Students at Bennett Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% White.

What schools do graduates of Bennett Elementary School attend?

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

High : Western International High School

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