Benton Elementary

Summary:

Benton Elementary is a public elementary school serving 130 students in grades PK-6 in Benton, Wisconsin, which is part of the Benton School District. The school has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently scoring above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Forward Exam.

Benton Elementary's performance has been variable over the years, with a high ranking of 103 out of 1,050 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2020-2021 (5-star rating) and a lower ranking of 431 out of 1,061 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating). However, the school has particularly strong performance among its subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students, who ranked 159 out of 866 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating). Benton Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 10.0 students per teacher over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Benton Elementary performs well, outpacing Darlington Elementary/Middle School and matching or exceeding the performance of Potosi Elementary and Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary. However, it lags behind the high-performing Platteville School District, which includes Westview Elementary and Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 41 Alma St
       Benton, WI  53803


(608) 759-4002

District: Benton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,201 Help


Students who attend Benton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Benton Middle
High:    Benton High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Benton Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Elementary is 9.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Elementary is $13,201.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Elementary 431st of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Benton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Benton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton School District 145th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.32 48th 633 92.4%
2005 87.91 16th 632 97.5%
2008 76.23 161st 1021 84.2%
2009 80.34 85th 1030 91.7%
2010 80.17 93rd 1045 91.1%
2011 87.17 11th 1046 98.9%
2012 85.55 21st 1045 98.0%
2013 78.59 138th 1053 86.9%
2014 83.54 88th 1061 91.7%
2015 80.54 119th 1076 88.9%
2016 61.46 417th 1075 61.2%
2017 70.33 291st 1071 72.8%
2018 77.89 165th 1025 83.9%
2019 65.94 343rd 1037 66.9%
2021 84.66 103rd 1050 90.2%
2022 66.10 342nd 1067 67.9%
2023 61.97 427th 1067 60.0%
2024 63.32 431st 1061 59.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.23 210th 770 72.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.58 28th 854 96.7%
2023 73.39 133rd 871 84.7%
2024 72.20 159th 866 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.22 158th 997 84.2%
2019 65.21 344th 1002 65.7%
2022 37.79 709th 1017 30.3%
2023 53.77 515th 1010 49.0%
2024 75.99 198th 1011 80.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.48 192nd 997 80.7%
2019 56.74 449th 1002 55.2%
2022 44.64 635th 1017 37.6%
2023 43.51 646th 1011 36.1%
2024 34.34 728th 1012 28.1%
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Rank History for White students at Benton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.03 134th 686 80.5%
2019 67.88 195th 718 72.8%
2021 75.19 123rd 699 82.4%
2024 37.10 509th 727 30.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Benton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 207 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 207
1990 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1991 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1992 167 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1993 142 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 144 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1995 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 161 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1998 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2000 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 159 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2003 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2004 164 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 24 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 25
2006 140 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 145
2007 129 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 134
2008 125 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 131
2009 133 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 128 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2011 124 0 0 4 0 0 8 0 136
2012 116 2 0 4 0 0 9 0 131
2013 123 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 136
2014 117 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 124
2015 117 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 122
2016 115 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 120
2017 113 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 119
2018 102 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 105
2019 97 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 103
2020 116 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 120
2021 115 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 120
2022 117 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 126
2023 118 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 130

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 Benton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 207 15.0 13.8 13
1990 186 14.1 13.1 16.1
1991 189 13.4 14.1 14.3
1992 167 13.6 12.2 18.6
1993 144 10.1 14.3 11.8
1994 146 9.6 15.2 13
1995 155 9.5 16.3 18.7
1996 155 9.5 16.3 18.7
1997 163 9.2 17.7 16.6
1998 177 10.4 17.0 14.1
1999 173 10.3 16.8 18.5
2000 161 10.8 14.9 23
2001 161 11.6 13.9 21.1
2002 154 12.2 12.6 31.8
2003 154 12.2 12.6 31.8
2004 165 12.8 12.9 38.2
2005 25 11.8 2.1 n/a
2006 145 12.0 12.1 n/a
2007 134 11.8 11.4 29.1
2008 131 11.4 11.5 29.8
2009 136 10.5 13.0 32.4
2010 134 9.5 14.1 32.1
2011 136 9.5 14.2 36.8
2012 131 11.5 11.3 38.9
2013 136 10.5 12.8 39.7
2014 124 9.5 12.9 39.5
2015 122 n/a n/a 40.2
2016 120 11.0 10.9 37.5
2017 119 11.7 10.1 32.8
2018 105 11.5 9.0 28.6
2019 103 11.9 8.6 41.7
2020 120 12.0 9.9 47.5
2021 120 11.9 10.0 47.5
2022 126 14.1 8.8 46.8
2023 130 13.8 9.3 48.5

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 Benton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 207 15.0 13.8 13
1990 186 14.1 13.1 16.1
1991 189 13.4 14.1 14.3
1992 167 13.6 12.2 18.6
1993 144 10.1 14.3 11.8
1994 146 9.6 15.2 13
1995 155 9.5 16.3 18.7
1996 155 9.5 16.3 18.7
1997 163 9.2 17.7 16.6
1998 177 10.4 17.0 14.1
1999 173 10.3 16.8 18.5
2000 161 10.8 14.9 23
2001 161 11.6 13.9 21.1
2002 154 12.2 12.6 31.8
2003 154 12.2 12.6 31.8
2004 165 12.8 12.9 38.2
2005 25 11.8 2.1 n/a
2006 145 12.0 12.1 n/a
2007 134 11.8 11.4 29.1
2008 131 11.4 11.5 29.8
2009 136 10.5 13.0 32.4
2010 134 9.5 14.1 32.1
2011 136 9.5 14.2 36.8
2012 131 11.5 11.3 38.9
2013 136 10.5 12.8 39.7
2014 124 9.5 12.9 39.5
2015 122 n/a n/a 40.2
2016 120 11.0 10.9 37.5
2017 119 11.7 10.1 32.8
2018 105 11.5 9.0 28.6
2019 103 11.9 8.6 41.7
2020 120 12.0 9.9 47.5
2021 120 11.9 10.0 47.5
2022 126 14.1 8.8 46.8
2023 130 13.8 9.3 48.5

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 Benton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $898 (6.9%) $12,103 (93.1%) $13,001
2020 $785 (6.2%) $11,843 (93.8%) $12,628
2021 $932 (7.1%) $12,269 (92.9%) $13,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 427th of 1067 Elementary schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)33.333.3
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)33.333.3
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)46.750
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)46.750
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)69.255.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)69.255.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)23.122.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)23.122.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Benton Elementary)84.661.1
 23.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Benton School District)84.661.1
 23.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Benton Elementary)92.350
 42.3%
   4th Grade Science (Benton School District)92.350
 42.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)53.968.8
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)53.968.8
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)38.581.3
 42.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)38.581.3
 42.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)77.844.4
 33.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)77.844.4
 33.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)10077.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)10077.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students103130
 26.2%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic28
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White97118
 21.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%48.5%
 6.7%


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Benton Elementary ranks 431st of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Benton Elementary.

Students at Benton Elementary are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Benton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benton Middle
High : Benton High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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