Benson West Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 605 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Omaha Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,134
- Graduation Rate: 59.6%
- Dropout Rate: 6.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 48,692
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 605
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 36.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 314 (51.9%)
- Females: 291 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 64 (10.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 389 (64.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 453 (74.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 12 | 2.0% |
| Black | 201 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 12.4% |
| White | 308 | 50.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 3 | 0.5% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 91 | 15.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 87 | 14.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 95 | 15.7% |
| 4th Grade | 84 | 13.9% |
| 5th Grade | 82 | 13.6% |
| 6th Grade | 74 | 12.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 77%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:23%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $39,828
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,547 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,985 | 77% |
Source: NE Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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