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Benton Hall Academy

Summary:

Benton Hall Academy is an elementary school located in Little Falls, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 479 students. It is part of the Little Falls City School District, which is ranked 542 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benton Hall Academy's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools, such as Poland Elementary School and West Canada Valley Elementary School. In 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 27.5% to 40%, compared to the state average of 42.6% to 47.05%. In math, the proficiency rates ranged from 42.86% to 56.79%, which are also lower than the state average of 48.93% to 58.03%. The school's performance on the 5th grade science assessment was 37.68%, slightly above the state average of 35%.

Benton Hall Academy has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.16% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state assessments for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is generally lower than the overall school performance, ranking in the bottom 40% of New York elementary schools in this subgroup. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has ranged from $10,594 to $12,039 over the past few years, which is lower than the spending levels of some nearby schools, such as Poland Elementary School ($16,561 per student) and Richfield Springs Elementary School ($18,736 per student).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1 Ward Sq
       Little Falls, NY  13365-1610

(315) 823-1400

District: Little Falls City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1465th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,742 Help


Students who attend Benton Hall Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Little Falls Middle School
High:    Little Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Compare Details Benton Hall Academy ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Hall Academy is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Hall Academy is $10,742.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benton Hall Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Hall Academy 1465th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Benton Hall Academy in the ranking list.)

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Little Falls City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Falls City School District 542nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benton Hall Academy

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Rank History for all students at Benton Hall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.60 1157th 2206 47.6%
2007 50.38 1336th 2219 39.8%
2008 39.42 1591st 2227 28.6%
2009 40.19 1629th 2257 27.8%
2010 37.49 1598th 2263 29.4%
2011 44.09 1440th 2286 37.0%
2012 53.67 1219th 2320 47.5%
2013 48.15 1171st 2325 49.6%
2014 44.88 1310th 2345 44.1%
2015 51.11 1127th 2352 52.1%
2016 44.02 1340th 2366 43.4%
2017 44.43 1335th 2386 44.0%
2018 38.18 1528th 2395 36.2%
2019 32.84 1636th 2413 32.2%
2021 43.40 1269th 2201 42.3%
2022 43.92 1347th 2434 44.7%
2023 45.12 1306th 2439 46.5%
2024 39.68 1465th 2445 40.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benton Hall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 1154th 1941 40.5%
2019 25.27 1571st 1859 15.5%
2021 34.63 698th 1044 33.1%
2022 32.18 1436th 2031 29.3%
2023 35.67 1236th 2016 38.7%
2024 35.61 1310th 2110 37.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benton Hall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 1342nd 2045 34.4%
2019 29.89 1481st 2032 27.1%
2021 45.95 879th 1678 47.6%
2022 38.66 1266th 2099 39.7%
2023 48.84 927th 2041 54.6%
2024 38.53 1247th 2078 40.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Benton Hall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 1549th 2338 33.7%
2019 37.24 1486th 2357 37.0%
2021 39.66 1217th 1955 37.7%
2022 44.67 1315th 2401 45.2%
2023 43.86 1331st 2403 44.6%
2024 39.68 1451st 2413 39.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Benton Hall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.51 1459th 2340 37.6%
2019 31.12 1690th 2358 28.3%
2021 43.16 1129th 1961 42.4%
2022 43.89 1333rd 2400 44.5%
2023 47.00 1232nd 2400 48.7%
2024 41.18 1402nd 2411 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Benton Hall Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 1167th 1408 17.1%
2019 21.50 1135th 1338 15.2%
2021 33.49 876th 1224 28.4%
2022 32.18 1008th 1399 27.9%
2023 30.17 988th 1337 26.1%
2024 26.84 1082nd 1392 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Enrollment information for Benton Hall Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 475 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 499 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 488 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1992 483 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 478 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 467 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 308 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 308 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 401 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 576 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 555 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 553 4 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 554 7 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 496 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 496 4 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 519 9 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2005 571 11 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2006 483 12 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 512 7 3 2 1 n/a n/a 5 530
2008 515 13 2 6 4 n/a n/a 4 544
2009 494 10 2 4 2 n/a n/a 8 520
2010 501 12 2 2 1 n/a n/a 7 525
2011 529 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 538
2012 494 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 500
2013 476 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 482
2014 496 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 502
2015 495 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 500
2016 464 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 468
2017 504 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 511
2018 520 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 527
2019 491 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 495
2020 439 0 0 19 0 1 28 0 487
2021 410 0 1 19 0 1 24 0 455
2022 422 2 1 22 0 0 20 0 467
2023 430 2 2 20 0 0 24 1 479
2024 402 2 2 25 0 0 19 1 451

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 Hall Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 22.9 21.2 n/a
1990 508 30.7 16.5 n/a
1991 500 30.9 16.1 n/a
1992 497 29.9 16.6 n/a
1993 494 30.0 16.5 n/a
1994 474 32.0 14.8 36.9
1995 312 20.0 15.6 44.9
1996 312 20.0 15.6 44.9
1997 405 25.0 16.2 34.3
1998 581 43.1 13.5 37.7
1999 560 41.2 13.6 41.3
2000 559 44.2 12.6 47.9
2001 565 44.2 12.8 48.5
2002 505 40.0 12.6 42.2
2003 505 40.0 12.6 42.2
2004 532 n/a n/a n/a
2005 587 43.6 13.5 45.1
2006 505 41.0 12.3 45.9
2007 530 44.0 12.0 45.1
2008 544 44.0 12.4 45.4
2009 520 43.0 12.1 55.3
2010 525 42.0 12.5 53.7
2011 538 43.9 12.2 51.1
2012 500 39.0 12.8 58.2
2013 482 38.5 12.5 60
2014 502 37.5 13.3 61.6
2015 500 38.0 13.1 0.6
2016 468 39.0 12.0 60.7
2017 511 37.0 13.7 64.4
2018 527 39.4 13.3 58.4
2019 495 41.0 12.0 57.2
2020 487 41.0 11.8 57.3
2021 455 42.5 10.6 57.6
2022 467 38.8 12.0 47.8
2023 479 39.8 12.0 56.2
2024 451 40.0 11.2 45.5

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 Hall Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 486 22.9 21.2 n/a
1990 508 30.7 16.5 n/a
1991 500 30.9 16.1 n/a
1992 497 29.9 16.6 n/a
1993 494 30.0 16.5 n/a
1994 474 32.0 14.8 36.9
1995 312 20.0 15.6 44.9
1996 312 20.0 15.6 44.9
1997 405 25.0 16.2 34.3
1998 581 43.1 13.5 37.7
1999 560 41.2 13.6 41.3
2000 559 44.2 12.6 47.9
2001 565 44.2 12.8 48.5
2002 505 40.0 12.6 42.2
2003 505 40.0 12.6 42.2
2004 532 n/a n/a n/a
2005 587 43.6 13.5 45.1
2006 505 41.0 12.3 45.9
2007 530 44.0 12.0 45.1
2008 544 44.0 12.4 45.4
2009 520 43.0 12.1 55.3
2010 525 42.0 12.5 53.7
2011 538 43.9 12.2 51.1
2012 500 39.0 12.8 58.2
2013 482 38.5 12.5 60
2014 502 37.5 13.3 61.6
2015 500 38.0 13.1 0.6
2016 468 39.0 12.0 60.7
2017 511 37.0 13.7 64.4
2018 527 39.4 13.3 58.4
2019 495 41.0 12.0 57.2
2020 487 41.0 11.8 57.3
2021 455 42.5 10.6 57.6
2022 467 38.8 12.0 47.8
2023 479 39.8 12.0 56.2
2024 451 40.0 11.2 45.5

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.2%99.2%
201499.2%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%
201598.6%0.4%0.0%99.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.8%99.6%99.0%
201699.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201799.6%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
201899.4%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%
201999.8%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
202099.6%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton Hall Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,022 (9.9%) $9,349 (90.1%) $10,372
2020 $1,237 (10.3%) $10,801 (89.7%) $12,039
2021 $557 (5.3%) $10,037 (94.7%) $10,594
2022 $2,444 (21.2%) $9,105 (78.8%) $11,550
2023 $694 (6.5%) $10,048 (93.5%) $10,742

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Hall Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1636th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1306th of 2439 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton Hall Academy)3730.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Little Falls City School District)3630.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Benton Hall Academy)4453.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Falls City School District)4453.3
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Hall Academy)3640
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Little Falls City School District)3639.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Benton Hall Academy)4858
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Little Falls City School District)4857.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Hall Academy)2537.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Little Falls City School District)2536.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Benton Hall Academy)4057.9
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Little Falls City School District)3955.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students495479
 3.2%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic120
 1900%
Pacific Islander00
White491430
 12.4%
Two or More Races024
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%56.2%
 1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Benton Hall Academy.

Benton Hall Academy ranks 1465th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Benton Hall Academy are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Benton Hall Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Little Falls Middle School
High : Little Falls High School


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