Bennington Elementary

Summary:

Bennington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bennington, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Twin Valley school district, which is ranked 134 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennington Elementary consistently outperforms the Twin Valley district and the state of Kansas in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 44.71% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33.74% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, Bennington Elementary had 49.59% of students proficient or better, while the district and the state had 36.27% and 31.6%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade ELA, where it exceeds the state average by over 20 percentage points. Additionally, Bennington Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Tescott Elementary in the same district and Stewart Elementary and Meadowlark Ridge Elementary in the Salina area, Bennington Elementary stands out as a top-performing institution, providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 223 N. Putnam
       Bennington, KS  67422


(785) 488-3323

District: Twin Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,159 Help


Students who attend Bennington Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bennington Junior High/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Compare Details Bennington Elementary ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bennington Elementary is $11,159.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bennington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bennington Elementary 184th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Bennington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Twin Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Valley 134th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bennington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bennington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.84 395th 585 32.5%
2007 50.36 371st 600 38.2%
2008 49.86 385th 614 37.3%
2009 72.59 137th 621 77.9%
2010 72.27 153rd 630 75.7%
2011 74.10 118th 631 81.3%
2012 66.68 237th 660 64.1%
2013 49.72 431st 668 35.5%
2015 38.90 461st 678 32.0%
2016 53.58 303rd 656 53.8%
2017 69.56 162nd 659 75.4%
2018 58.40 261st 656 60.2%
2019 51.66 309th 667 53.7%
2021 63.78 222nd 670 66.9%
2022 68.93 171st 668 74.4%
2023 74.89 127th 660 80.8%
2024 67.33 184th 653 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bennington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.96 69th 512 86.5%
2019 59.90 166th 509 67.4%
2021 77.45 45th 494 90.9%
2022 86.74 24th 512 95.3%
2023 94.13 8th 541 98.5%
2024 66.86 130th 546 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bennington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.52 179th 574 68.8%
2019 60.35 222nd 591 62.4%
2021 63.14 194th 591 67.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bennington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.45 291st 575 49.4%
2019 38.28 378th 586 35.5%
2021 63.82 191st 605 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bennington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.25 299th 574 47.9%
2019 42.40 350th 592 40.9%
2021 54.29 255th 587 56.6%
2022 60.14 204th 596 65.8%
2023 67.12 157th 584 73.1%
2024 59.98 208th 579 64.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bennington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 185 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 187 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1990 185 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1991 174 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1992 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 191 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1995 255 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 255 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 280 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 291 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 279 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 313 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 319 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 306 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 306 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 326 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2005 294 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 277 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 257 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 291 11 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 283 8 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 265 4 0 8 2 0 6 0 285
2011 295 3 0 9 2 0 8 0 317
2012 285 3 0 11 2 0 8 0 309
2013 281 1 0 9 2 0 13 0 306
2014 288 3 0 8 2 0 7 0 308
2015 293 3 0 14 2 0 10 0 322
2016 228 3 0 10 2 0 6 0 249
2017 215 1 0 9 0 0 8 0 233
2018 229 2 0 9 0 0 5 0 245
2019 202 1 0 11 0 1 10 0 225
2020 212 0 0 8 0 0 5 0 225
2021 200 2 0 15 0 0 9 0 226
2022 210 0 0 12 0 0 10 0 232
2023 212 1 0 16 0 0 7 0 236
2024 231 1 0 15 0 0 6 0 253

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 Bennington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 10.0 18.6 0
1989 191 10.0 19.1 n/a
1990 186 10.9 17.0 0
1991 176 10.9 16.1 n/a
1992 174 11.1 15.6 29.9
1993 187 11.1 16.8 17.1
1994 196 17.0 11.5 22.4
1995 260 17.0 15.3 20.4
1996 260 17.0 15.3 20.4
1997 284 18.6 15.3 20.8
1998 293 19.3 15.2 19.5
1999 282 19.3 14.6 16
2000 316 19.8 16.0 10.4
2001 322 19.8 16.3 16.1
2002 308 20.4 15.1 16.6
2003 308 20.4 15.1 16.6
2004 328 31.7 10.3 17.1
2005 296 25.1 11.8 21.6
2006 280 25.8 10.9 17.9
2007 262 22.1 11.9 14.1
2008 310 17.7 17.5 17.1
2009 295 20.9 14.1 23.7
2010 285 21.3 13.3 29.1
2011 317 22.3 14.2 27.4
2012 309 22.8 13.5 32.7
2013 306 21.3 14.3 31.7
2014 308 22.4 13.7 33.8
2015 322 23.0 14.0 36
2016 249 18.0 13.8 42.6
2017 233 17.1 13.6 43.3
2018 245 17.2 14.2 45.3
2019 225 17.2 13.0 44
2020 225 17.2 13.0 39.1
2021 226 17.2 13.1 41.6
2022 232 17.7 13.1 35.8
2023 236 16.7 14.0 41.5
2024 253 18.7 13.4 46.2

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 Bennington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 10.0 18.6 0
1989 191 10.0 19.1 n/a
1990 186 10.9 17.0 0
1991 176 10.9 16.1 n/a
1992 174 11.1 15.6 29.9
1993 187 11.1 16.8 17.1
1994 196 17.0 11.5 22.4
1995 260 17.0 15.3 20.4
1996 260 17.0 15.3 20.4
1997 284 18.6 15.3 20.8
1998 293 19.3 15.2 19.5
1999 282 19.3 14.6 16
2000 316 19.8 16.0 10.4
2001 322 19.8 16.3 16.1
2002 308 20.4 15.1 16.6
2003 308 20.4 15.1 16.6
2004 328 31.7 10.3 17.1
2005 296 25.1 11.8 21.6
2006 280 25.8 10.9 17.9
2007 262 22.1 11.9 14.1
2008 310 17.7 17.5 17.1
2009 295 20.9 14.1 23.7
2010 285 21.3 13.3 29.1
2011 317 22.3 14.2 27.4
2012 309 22.8 13.5 32.7
2013 306 21.3 14.3 31.7
2014 308 22.4 13.7 33.8
2015 322 23.0 14.0 36
2016 249 18.0 13.8 42.6
2017 233 17.1 13.6 43.3
2018 245 17.2 14.2 45.3
2019 225 17.2 13.0 44
2020 225 17.2 13.0 39.1
2021 226 17.2 13.1 41.6
2022 232 17.7 13.1 35.8
2023 236 16.7 14.0 41.5
2024 253 18.7 13.4 46.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bennington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (7.7%) $10,304 (92.3%) $11,159

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bennington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 309th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 127th of 660 Elementary schools
 27.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Elementary)19.436.4
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)16.332.4
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bennington Elementary)30.663.6
 33.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)30.654
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Elementary)61.357.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)58.160.6
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Elementary)45.269.2
 24.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)53.566.7
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Elementary)45.557.1
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)40.954.5
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Elementary)36.435.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)31.840.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Bennington Elementary)42.442.9
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Twin Valley)34.143.2
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bennington Elementary)53.850
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Valley)48.650
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bennington Elementary)33.363.9
 30.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Twin Valley)34.158.3
 24.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students225236
 4.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White202212
 5%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%41.5%
 2.5%


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Students who attend Bennington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bennington Junior High/High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Bennington Elementary.

Bennington Elementary ranks 184th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bennington Elementary are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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