Benson Primary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 413 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-4
- Ranks 211th out of 1,101 elementary schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 360 S Patagonia Street, Benson, AZ 85602
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Benson Unified School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,054
- Graduation Rate: 100.0%
- Dropout Rate: 4.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.1
- Enrolled Students: 1,131
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 413
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 217 (52.5%)
- Females: 196 (47.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 40 (9.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 212 (51.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 252 (61.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 1.5% |
| Black | 9 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 26.6% |
| White | 276 | 66.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 79 | 19.1% |
| 1st Grade | 70 | 16.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 87 | 21.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 95 | 23.0% |
| 4th Grade | 82 | 19.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 71%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:29%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $39,463
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,740 | 48% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,575 | 52% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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