Benton Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 776 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 242nd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 562 Highway 162, Benton, LA 71006
- Principal or Admin: Norma B. Anderson
- Fax: (318) 549-5183
School District Details
- Bossier Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,843
- Graduation Rate: 73.2%
- Dropout Rate: 4.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.2
- Enrolled Students: 20,186
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 776
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 46.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 390 (50.3%)
- Females: 386 (49.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 42 (5.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 260 (33.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 302 (38.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 0.8% |
| Black | 138 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.7% |
| White | 608 | 78.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 119 | 15.3% |
| 1st Grade | 123 | 15.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 142 | 18.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 131 | 16.9% |
| 4th Grade | 121 | 15.6% |
| 5th Grade | 140 | 18.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 79%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:21%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $41,892
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,372 | 26% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,515 | 74% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews
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4 reviews for Benton Elementary School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 13, 2010
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 03, 2009
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- Best school in area, looking for Basketball program for 6 yr. old girl.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on March 11, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- This is an AWESOME school with very caring teachers.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 18, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- We love Benton Elementary
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