Enrollment
421
Elementary
DISTRICT 363 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK COUNTY·NCES 470345001439
Benton Elementary
215 Schoolhouse Hill RD, Benton, TN 37307 · (423) 299-0090 · Polk County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL421 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 46% of Tennessee public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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STATE -0%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 75 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 66 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 57 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 71 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 56 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (69) is 23% larger than its 5th grade class (56).
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Polk County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
40.8%
TN avg 40.9% . -0.9pp since 2022
Math
34.1%
TN avg 39.3% . -14.8pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2022, while math scores are down about 15 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 40.8% | 34.1% |
| 2023-24 | 36.9% | 39.8% |
| 2022-23 | 41.7% | 48.9% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Benton Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.1% | #640 of 957 ▼ 163 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 40.8% | #448 of 959 ▲ 67 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 421 | #569 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.8% | #823 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.4% | #506 of 537 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
421
+78 (+23%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 640
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 421 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 395 | 25.5 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 370 | 27.5 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 343 | 22 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 427 | 26.5 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 462 | 27 | 17.1:1 | 68% (314) |
| 2010-11 | 530 | 36 | 14.7:1 | 65% (343) |
| 2000-01 | 665 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 640 | 33 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Benton Elementary.
About Benton Elementary
In Benton, Tennessee, Benton Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school. It educates 421 students in pre-K through 5.
Benton Elementary belongs to Polk County, a district of 7 schools and 2,160 students.
Federal enrollment data show Benton Elementary is 92% White. It is also 5% Hispanic and 2% Black. That is close to the 90% White share among all Polk County residents. Benton Elementary's diversity index is 15%, against a US figure of 70%.
Measured against Tennessee public elementary schools, Benton Elementary receives a B-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Benton Elementary is located in Polk County, where the median household income is $62,522, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Benton Elementary is one of 7 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to Benton Elementary is Chilhowee Middle School, about 0.1 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment has grown by 78 students since 2020-21, to 421.
The Benton Elementary community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,898
Census ACS
Median income
$62,522
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,160 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Polk County
- Polk County High SchoolHigh · 400 students
- South Polk ElementaryElementary · 347 students
- Copper Basin Elementary SchoolElementary · 321 students
- Chilhowee Middle SchoolMiddle · 293 students
- Copper Basin High SchoolHigh · 231 students
- Polk Innovative Learning AcademyCombined · 147 students
Other schools in Benton
- Polk County High SchoolHigh · 400 students
- Chilhowee Middle SchoolMiddle · 293 students
- Polk Innovative Learning AcademyCombined · 147 students
Other Benton Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 8 states are named Benton Elementary. Benton Elementary is the 6th largest of the 10.
- Benton Elementary SchoolBenton, LA · 595 students
- Benton Elementary SchoolBenton, ME · 575 students
- Benton Elementary SchoolBenton, KY · 528 students
- BENTON ELEM.NEOSHO, MO · 523 students
- Benton Elementary SchoolGoshen, IN · 481 students
Nearby schools
- Chilhowee Middle School0.1 mi · 293
- Polk Innovative Learning Academy0.2 mi · 147
- Polk County High School2.1 mi · 400
- South Polk Elementary7.8 mi · 347
- Taylor Elementary School8.5 mi · 249
- Calhoun Elementary9.4 mi · 317
Frequently asked questions
About Benton ElementaryHow many students attend Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary enrolls approximately 421 students in grades PK-05.
Is Benton Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Benton Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student diversity at Benton Elementary?
Student demographics at Benton Elementary are roughly 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
What district is Benton Elementary in?
Benton Elementary is part of Polk County.
What county does Benton Elementary serve?
Benton Elementary serves Polk County in TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.