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Benner Elementary School

Summary:

Benner Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 244 students. The school is part of the Bellefonte Area School District, which is ranked 170 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benner Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 287 out of 1,526 schools. The school's PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, including math, science, and English language arts. In 2023-2024, Benner Elementary had 73.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 51% for the Bellefonte Area School District and 40.4% for Pennsylvania. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th-grade PSSA Math (85.2% proficient or better) and 4th-grade PSSA Science (97.1% proficient or better).

Compared to nearby schools, Benner Elementary outperforms the other elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District, including Pleasant Gap Elementary and Bellefonte Elementary, in terms of academic achievement and PSSA test scores. The school's lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.13% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Wingate Elementary School (48.26%) and Bellefonte Elementary School (47.16%) suggests a more affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 490 Buffalo Run Rd
       Bellefonte, PA  16823-8569

(814) 355-2812

District: Bellefonte Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,038 Help


Students who attend Benner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bellefonte Area Middle School
High:    Bellefonte Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Asian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.5% Help


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Compare Details Benner Elementary School ranks better than 81.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), two or more races (2.9%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bellefonte Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benner Elementary School is 12.4. 2 elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benner Elementary School is $21,038. 2 elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benner Elementary School 287th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Benner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bellefonte Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefonte Area School District 170th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Benner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.09 664th 1302 49.0%
2004 56.52 685th 1308 47.6%
2005 77.44 256th 1299 80.3%
2006 63.99 616th 1545 60.1%
2007 66.55 574th 1555 63.1%
2008 66.68 573rd 1551 63.1%
2009 68.92 490th 1549 68.4%
2010 68.30 541st 1579 65.7%
2011 66.57 607th 1597 62.0%
2012 76.29 337th 1599 78.9%
2013 69.28 527th 1519 65.3%
2014 72.22 443rd 1467 69.8%
2015 75.02 362nd 1474 75.4%
2016 77.08 342nd 1554 78.0%
2017 76.30 356th 1547 77.0%
2018 80.61 268th 1530 82.5%
2019 77.48 346th 1544 77.6%
2021 77.71 298th 1433 79.2%
2022 78.84 308th 1534 79.9%
2023 80.89 263rd 1534 82.9%
2024 79.89 287th 1526 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Benner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.37 348th 1488 76.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Benner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.30 242nd 1495 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at Benner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.92 381st 1236 69.2%
2024 70.58 339th 1229 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Benner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 163 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1989 256 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1992 271 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1993 266 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1994 260 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1995 260 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1996 260 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1997 270 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1998 265 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1999 254 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 256 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 244 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 220 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 220 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 200 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2005 183 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2006 191 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 190 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 193
2008 198 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 238 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 244
2010 233 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 5 241
2011 247 0 3 3 0 0 8 0 261
2012 243 0 5 3 0 0 7 0 258
2013 252 0 4 2 0 0 5 0 263
2014 261 0 5 2 0 0 8 0 276
2015 245 0 5 2 0 0 6 0 258
2016 247 0 7 6 0 0 6 0 266
2017 231 0 6 3 0 1 7 0 248
2018 217 2 5 2 0 0 5 0 231
2019 218 2 3 1 0 0 3 0 227
2020 208 1 5 3 0 0 3 0 220
2021 190 2 3 2 0 0 4 0 201
2022 205 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 211
2023 229 3 3 3 0 0 6 0 244
2024 223 1 5 5 0 0 7 0 241

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 Benner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 166 11.2 14.8 n/a
1989 259 12.7 20.3 n/a
1990 269 13.0 20.6 0
1991 276 13.7 20.1 n/a
1992 272 14.0 19.4 n/a
1993 268 10.0 26.8 n/a
1994 262 11.0 23.8 n/a
1995 267 10.8 24.7 n/a
1996 267 10.8 24.7 n/a
1997 274 10.8 25.4 n/a
1998 268 11.0 24.4 n/a
1999 255 11.0 23.2 n/a
2000 258 11.0 23.5 20.9
2001 246 12.0 20.5 26
2002 222 12.0 18.5 26.6
2003 222 12.0 18.5 26.6
2004 202 13.0 15.5 26.7
2005 186 13.0 14.3 31.7
2006 194 16.3 11.9 24.2
2007 193 15.8 12.2 22.3
2008 199 15.2 13.1 18.6
2009 244 16.8 14.5 21.7
2010 241 18.8 12.7 19.9
2011 261 18.8 13.8 19.9
2012 258 17.8 14.4 19.4
2013 263 17.1 15.3 22.4
2014 276 17.3 15.9 23.9
2015 258 19.0 13.5 20.5
2016 266 19.0 14.0 22.2
2017 248 18.8 13.1 21.8
2018 231 17.5 13.1 22.1
2019 227 19.2 11.7 20.7
2020 220 19.2 11.4 20.5
2021 201 18.0 11.1 18.9
2022 211 18.1 11.6 13.3
2023 244 19.1 12.7 22.1
2024 241 19.4 12.4 24.5

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 Benner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 166 11.2 14.8 n/a
1989 259 12.7 20.3 n/a
1990 269 13.0 20.6 0
1991 276 13.7 20.1 n/a
1992 272 14.0 19.4 n/a
1993 268 10.0 26.8 n/a
1994 262 11.0 23.8 n/a
1995 267 10.8 24.7 n/a
1996 267 10.8 24.7 n/a
1997 274 10.8 25.4 n/a
1998 268 11.0 24.4 n/a
1999 255 11.0 23.2 n/a
2000 258 11.0 23.5 20.9
2001 246 12.0 20.5 26
2002 222 12.0 18.5 26.6
2003 222 12.0 18.5 26.6
2004 202 13.0 15.5 26.7
2005 186 13.0 14.3 31.7
2006 194 16.3 11.9 24.2
2007 193 15.8 12.2 22.3
2008 199 15.2 13.1 18.6
2009 244 16.8 14.5 21.7
2010 241 18.8 12.7 19.9
2011 261 18.8 13.8 19.9
2012 258 17.8 14.4 19.4
2013 263 17.1 15.3 22.4
2014 276 17.3 15.9 23.9
2015 258 19.0 13.5 20.5
2016 266 19.0 14.0 22.2
2017 248 18.8 13.1 21.8
2018 231 17.5 13.1 22.1
2019 227 19.2 11.7 20.7
2020 220 19.2 11.4 20.5
2021 201 18.0 11.1 18.9
2022 211 18.1 11.6 13.3
2023 244 19.1 12.7 22.1
2024 241 19.4 12.4 24.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $20,840 (100.0%) $20,840
2020 $00 (0.0%) $19,540 (100.0%) $19,540
2021 $00 (0.0%) $20,686 (100.0%) $20,686
2022 $212 (1.0%) $20,827 (99.0%) $21,038

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 346th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Benner Elementary School)75.775
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benner Elementary School)75.766.7
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Benner Elementary School)64.175.9
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Benner Elementary School)97.589.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benner Elementary School)71.870
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Benner Elementary School)60.571.1
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benner Elementary School)71.160.6
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Benner Elementary School)66.473.8
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Benner Elementary School)97.589.7
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Benner Elementary School)72.865.4
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students227244
 7.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White218229
 5%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.7%22.1%
 1.4%

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Students at Benner Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Benner Elementary School ranks 287th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Bellefonte Area Middle School
High : Bellefonte Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Benner Elementary School.


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