Benton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
528 students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#196 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
24
Kindergarten Students
66
63
Grade 1 Students
90
70
Grade 2 Students
81
81
Grade 3 Students
74
80
Grade 4 Students
87
84
Grade 5 Students
91
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
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1%
n/a
% White
91%
94%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%