Benton Elementary School

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Benton Elementary School ranks 135 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Benton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Goshen, Indiana, serving 453 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Fairfield Community Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating.

Benton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 57.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 66.08% in Math, compared to the district's 50.23% in ELA and 54.46% in Math. The school's 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade ELA and Math scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Benton Elementary also has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district, with 9.8% in 2022-2023. However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (87.86% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Despite its academic excellence, Benton Elementary has a relatively lower spending per student ($7,930 in 2021-2022) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16 in 2022-2023 compared to nearby schools. While the school has maintained a stable student population, it could explore ways to attract a more diverse student body. Additionally, implementing targeted strategies to address attendance issues could further enhance the school's performance.

Detail:

Public K-6

68350 Cr 31
Goshen, IN 46526

(574) 831-2192

District: Fairfield Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,930

Students who attend Benton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 460

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benton Elementary School ranks better than 86.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fairfield Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 18.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Fairfield Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Benton Elementary School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Elementary School is $7,930, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Fairfield Community Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Benton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fairfield Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Community Schools 58^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	60.65	137^th	326	58.0%
2005	79.70	127^th	959	86.8%
2006	79.73	141^st	961	85.3%
2007	78.21	156^th	985	84.2%
2008	73.28	214^th	996	78.5%
2009	86.01	78^th	1003	92.2%
2010	84.55	79^th	1009	92.2%
2011	81.61	106^th	1025	89.7%
2012	79.58	150^th	1015	85.2%
2013	72.63	254^th	1035	75.5%
2014	62.21	442^nd	1036	57.3%
2015	68.72	318^th	1040	69.4%
2016	68.88	320^th	1046	69.4%
2017	66.71	359^th	1033	65.2%
2018	61.00	444^th	1027	56.8%
2019	63.88	376^th	1031	63.5%
2021	71.17	285^th	1016	71.9%
2022	78.43	189^th	1020	81.5%
2023	82.68	153^rd	1016	84.9%
2024	84.56	135^th	1010	86.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Benton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	360	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	365
2001	374	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2002	399	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2003	399	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2004	399	0	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2005	419	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2006	402	0	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2007	411	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	16	440
2008	414	1	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	22	457
2009	402	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	19	429
2010	377	3	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	17	406
2011	374	2	1	26	0	0	12	0	415
2012	380	1	1	21	0	0	10	0	413
2013	374	0	3	21	0	0	10	0	408
2014	369	0	1	25	1	0	7	0	403
2015	374	4	2	31	1	0	8	0	420
2016	397	3	0	27	1	0	6	0	434
2017	417	3	0	35	0	0	12	0	467
2018	421	5	0	30	0	0	14	0	470
2019	423	6	0	35	0	0	13	0	477
2020	401	2	0	34	0	0	20	0	457
2021	396	1	0	39	0	0	16	0	452
2022	415	2	0	27	0	0	14	0	458
2023	398	6	3	33	0	0	13	0	453
2024	399	7	2	42	0	0	10	0	460

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	365	18.2	20.1	10.1
2001	381	19.7	19.3	11.3
2002	406	21.0	19.3	11.6
2003	406	21.0	19.3	11.6
2004	415	20.9	19.9	15.7
2005	434	21.9	19.8	14.7
2006	418	22.5	18.6	15.1
2007	440	n/a	n/a	13.4
2008	457	23.3	19.6	19.5
2009	429	22.7	18.9	20.7
2010	406	21.6	18.7	24.4
2011	415	20.4	20.2	20.7
2012	413	23.0	17.9	22.8
2013	408	23.0	17.7	22.1
2014	403	23.2	17.3	21.6
2015	420	23.0	18.2	18.8
2016	434	24.0	18.0	19.8
2017	467	24.7	18.9	18.8
2018	470	24.7	19.0	21.1
2019	477	25.2	18.9	23.3
2020	457	24.2	18.8	22.8
2021	452	24.2	18.6	21.9
2022	458	24.3	18.8	21.8
2023	453	28.1	16.0	26.3
2024	460	25.3	18.1	23.7

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	365	18.2	20.1	10.1
2001	381	19.7	19.3	11.3
2002	406	21.0	19.3	11.6
2003	406	21.0	19.3	11.6
2004	415	20.9	19.9	15.7
2005	434	21.9	19.8	14.7
2006	418	22.5	18.6	15.1
2007	440	n/a	n/a	13.4
2008	457	23.3	19.6	19.5
2009	429	22.7	18.9	20.7
2010	406	21.6	18.7	24.4
2011	415	20.4	20.2	20.7
2012	413	23.0	17.9	22.8
2013	408	23.0	17.7	22.1
2014	403	23.2	17.3	21.6
2015	420	23.0	18.2	18.8
2016	434	24.0	18.0	19.8
2017	467	24.7	18.9	18.8
2018	470	24.7	19.0	21.1
2019	477	25.2	18.9	23.3
2020	457	24.2	18.8	22.8
2021	452	24.2	18.6	21.9
2022	458	24.3	18.8	21.8
2023	453	28.1	16.0	26.3
2024	460	25.3	18.1	23.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$279 (4.0%)	$6,674 (96.0%)	$6,953
2020	$203 (2.7%)	$7,254 (97.3%)	$7,456
2021	$446 (6.1%)	$6,836 (93.9%)	$7,281
2022	$427 (5.4%)	$7,502 (94.6%)	$7,930

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 376^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary School)	52.3	52.1	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community Schools)	61.3	49.7	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Benton Elementary School)	68.8	70.4	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (Fairfield Community Schools)	73	69.8	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary School)	47.6	55.7	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community Schools)	52.2	50.5	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Benton Elementary School)	49.2	68.9	19.7%
4th Grade Math (Fairfield Community Schools)	63.4	66.9	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Benton Elementary School)	46	39.3	6.7%
4th Grade Science (Fairfield Community Schools)	54.4	38	16.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary School)	52.2	65.2	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community Schools)	61.7	49.7	12%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Benton Elementary School)	47.8	71.2	23.4%
5th Grade Math (Fairfield Community Schools)	56.1	62.6	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Benton Elementary School)	43.3	36.4	6.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fairfield Community Schools)	58.9	35.6	23.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary School)	62.1	62.9	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community Schools)	54.8	52.3	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Benton Elementary School)	56.1	54.3	1.8%
6th Grade Math (Fairfield Community Schools)	51.1	56.3	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Benton Elementary School)	57.6	58.6	1%
6th Grade Science (Fairfield Community Schools)	57	49.7	7.3%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	477	453	5%
African American	6	6
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	35	33	5.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	423	398	5.9%
Two or More Races	13	13
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.3%	26.3%	3%

Schools Near Benton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton Elementary School	Public	K-6	68350 Cr 31	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 831-2192	460	25	18.1	23.7%	399 (86.7%)	7 (1.5%)	42 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	84.6	135^th of 1010 public elementary schools	86.6%		82.7	153^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	84.9%	18	61.4	46.6	55.4	66.7			57.6	81.4	64.4	49.2	68.0			66.1	47.7	$7,930	$427	$7,502
New Paris Elementary School	Public	K-6	18665 Cr 46	New Paris	46553	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 831-2196	470	28	16.5	30.4%	400 (85.1%)	5 (1.1%)	44 (9.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	74.3	244^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.8%		69.5	310^th of 1016 public elementary schools	69.5%	66	50.8	39.4	54.3	46.9			47.9	76.9	63.6	64.3	34.4			60.0	41.4	$8,772	$776	$7,996
Prairie View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1730 Regent St	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 534-4710	418	36	11.7	64.1%	175 (41.9%)	9 (2.2%)	212 (50.7%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	48.7	538^th of 1010 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.6	630^th of 1016 public elementary schools	38.0%	92	38.1	28.4					33.1	64.5	38.8					51.2		$11,419	$1,328	$10,091
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School	Public	K-8	203 E Main St	Millersburg	46543	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 642-3074	352	22	15.7	25.0%	337 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	71.6	277^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.6%		74.2	240^th of 1016 public elementary schools	76.4%	37	54.1	45.8	44.9	31.0	44.0	51.7	45.6	78.4	62.5	59.2	48.3	56.0	55.2	60.8	34.7	$10,832	$578	$10,254
Waterford Elementary School	Public	K-4	65560 Sr 15	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-6811	419	33	12.8	64.9%	175 (41.8%)	11 (2.6%)	224 (53.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	45.1	577^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.9%		52.9	504^th of 1016 public elementary schools	50.4%	73	36.5	32.0					34.2	50.0	41.3					45.6		$11,591	$1,146	$10,445
Parkside Elementary School	Public	K-4	1202 S 7th St	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-7765	303	24	12.8	67.7%	153 (50.5%)	8 (2.6%)	126 (41.6%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	29.5	733^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	27.4%		53.1	501^st of 1016 public elementary schools	50.7%	232	24.5	31.4					27.9	39.6	31.4					35.6		$14,322	$1,499	$12,823
Syracuse Elementary School	Public	K-5	12799 N Kern Road	Syracuse	46567	Kosciusko County	Wawasee Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 457-4484	500	34	14.8	55.0%	430 (86.0%)	8 (1.6%)	45 (9.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	64.5	360^th of 1010 public elementary schools	64.4%		54.8	481^st of 1016 public elementary schools	52.7%	121	44.8	54.7	33.3				44.0	56.3	69.3	42.0				55.6	35.8	$11,289	$839	$10,450
Chamberlain Elementary School	Public	K-4	428 N 5th St	Goshen	46528	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 534-2691	310	24	13.1	76.5%	101 (32.6%)	5 (1.6%)	189 (61.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	58.7	426^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.8%		64.6	361^st of 1016 public elementary schools	64.5%	65	37.7	45.3					41.9	45.9	56.0					51.5		$13,655	$1,765	$11,890
West Goshen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	215 Dewey Ave	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-7855	386	24	16.3	64.0%	122 (31.6%)	19 (4.9%)	218 (56.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	25.9	761^st of 1010 public elementary schools	24.7%		33.7	691^st of 1016 public elementary schools	32.0%	70	20.6	28.1					23.9	30.1	41.1					34.9		$15,259	$1,545	$13,714
Model Elementary School	Public	K-4	412 S Greene Rd	Goshen	46526	Elkhart County	Goshen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 533-7677	497	31	15.9	67.2%	176 (35.4%)	15 (3.0%)	279 (56.1%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	35.5	671^st of 1010 public elementary schools	33.6%		31.2	716^th of 1016 public elementary schools	29.5%	45	25.0	33.3					29.4	40.6	41.0					40.8		$11,216	$1,180	$10,037

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Elementary School

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended Benton Elementary School.

What district is Benton Elementary School in?

Fairfield Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Benton Elementary School?

Students at Benton Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Benton Elementary School a good school?

Benton Elementary School ranks 135^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Benton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Benton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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