Benteen Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 145 4th Ave SE
       Atlanta, GA  30317


(404) 802-7300

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,375 Help


Students who attend Benteen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Martin L. King Junior Middle School
High:    Maynard Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.3%
Hispanic:
29.6%
White:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Benteen Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 18th among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Benteen Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.3%), Hispanic (29.6%), White (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benteen Elementary School is 9.7, which is the 7th best among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benteen Elementary School is $19,375, which is the 12th highest among 53 elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 151st of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benteen Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.42 963rd 1101 12.5%
2007 22.89 955th 1125 15.1%
2008 30.43 889th 1134 21.6%
2009 43.49 733rd 1133 35.3%
2010 30.76 931st 1183 21.3%
2011 47.86 746th 1212 38.4%
2012 11.92 1100th 1201 8.4%
2013 12.96 1099th 1225 10.3%
2014 3.63 1200th 1231 2.5%
2015 8.32 1207th 1240 2.7%
2016 10.81 1153rd 1233 6.5%
2017 9.41 1139th 1205 5.5%
2018 12.98 1077th 1209 10.9%
2019 14.94 1067th 1234 13.5%
2021 5.74 1214th 1214 0.0%
2022 20.36 987th 1244 20.7%
2023 31.01 819th 1242 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Benteen Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 16, 2021

Open Quote These scores don’t seem correct for the amazing education my child is getting at Benteen. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Open Quote Benteen is an excellent thriving school! My husband and I had many concerns before sending our three kids there. We recently bout a home in the nearby sub-division so we could be closer to work. We decided to give Benteen after not having much luck at the nearby Charter school. After meeting with the principal and learning more about the staff we couldn't have made a better choice! Our children are having the best year academically and fit in well socially. The school is fairly small (maybe 300 students) so we enjoy our kids in the small classroom setting. I do wish they had a few more after school options but the school has been nothing short of a joy. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benteen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 277 277
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 314 314
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 336 336
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 419 419
1994 37 191 53 151 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 21 191 47 167 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 21 191 47 167 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 19 191 41 198 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 23 217 34 192 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1999 15 223 13 199 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 19 267 6 173 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 20 294 0 159 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 11 293 0 134 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 11 293 0 134 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 8 294 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 2 284 0 117 0 n/a n/a 1 404
2006 2 277 0 121 0 n/a n/a 3 403
2007 4 261 3 120 0 n/a n/a 2 390
2008 3 214 2 113 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2009 1 139 2 109 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2010 3 145 1 98 0 0 1 0 248
2011 0 138 0 91 0 0 2 0 231
2012 0 102 0 84 0 0 0 0 186
2013 1 156 0 111 0 0 0 0 268
2014 3 161 0 112 0 0 0 0 276
2015 3 192 0 109 0 0 0 0 304
2016 3 191 0 118 1 0 0 0 313
2017 1 178 0 131 0 0 0 0 310
2018 1 180 0 105 1 0 1 0 288
2019 9 196 0 100 2 0 7 0 314
2020 19 155 0 97 1 0 13 0 285
2021 33 150 0 76 1 0 13 0 273
2022 30 103 0 86 1 0 20 0 240
2023 40 121 1 79 1 0 25 0 267

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 Benteen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 277 19.0 14.5 n/a
1991 314 18.1 17.3 76.8
1992 336 21.0 16.0 79.2
1993 419 18.0 23.3 83.1
1994 435 21.5 20.2 83.4
1995 428 29.0 14.8 91.1
1996 428 29.0 14.8 91.1
1997 451 34.0 13.3 85.8
1998 468 33.5 14.0 80.1
1999 451 35.8 12.6 89.8
2000 466 37.2 12.5 69.7
2001 474 38.9 12.2 75.3
2002 439 33.1 13.3 90.7
2003 439 33.1 13.3 90.7
2004 406 30.0 13.5 95.1
2005 404 32.9 12.3 97.5
2006 403 32.2 12.5 97.5
2007 390 31.2 12.5 99.7
2008 333 28.0 11.9 97.9
2009 252 25.0 10.1 98.8
2010 248 19.0 13.0 98.8
2011 231 20.0 11.5 98.7
2012 186 14.0 13.2 98.4
2013 268 21.1 12.7 98.5
2014 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2015 304 26.0 11.6 100
2016 313 24.0 13.0 99
2017 310 25.7 12.0 100
2018 288 26.6 10.8 100
2019 314 26.1 12.0 100
2020 285 27.2 10.4 78.6
2021 273 25.7 10.6 100
2022 240 27.3 8.7 n/a
2023 267 27.3 9.7 100

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 Benteen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 277 19.0 14.5 n/a
1991 314 18.1 17.3 76.8
1992 336 21.0 16.0 79.2
1993 419 18.0 23.3 83.1
1994 435 21.5 20.2 83.4
1995 428 29.0 14.8 91.1
1996 428 29.0 14.8 91.1
1997 451 34.0 13.3 85.8
1998 468 33.5 14.0 80.1
1999 451 35.8 12.6 89.8
2000 466 37.2 12.5 69.7
2001 474 38.9 12.2 75.3
2002 439 33.1 13.3 90.7
2003 439 33.1 13.3 90.7
2004 406 30.0 13.5 95.1
2005 404 32.9 12.3 97.5
2006 403 32.2 12.5 97.5
2007 390 31.2 12.5 99.7
2008 333 28.0 11.9 97.9
2009 252 25.0 10.1 98.8
2010 248 19.0 13.0 98.8
2011 231 20.0 11.5 98.7
2012 186 14.0 13.2 98.4
2013 268 21.1 12.7 98.5
2014 276 21.0 13.1 98.9
2015 304 26.0 11.6 100
2016 313 24.0 13.0 99
2017 310 25.7 12.0 100
2018 288 26.6 10.8 100
2019 314 26.1 12.0 100
2020 285 27.2 10.4 78.6
2021 273 25.7 10.6 100
2022 240 27.3 8.7 n/a
2023 267 27.3 9.7 100

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 Benteen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,711 (9.9%) $15,595 (90.1%) $17,306
2018 $1,564 (8.2%) $17,450 (91.8%) $19,014
2019 $1,504 (7.8%) $17,871 (92.2%) $19,375

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benteen 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 1067th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 819th of 1242 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benteen Elementary School)19.432.1
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)36.934.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benteen Elementary School)2537.7
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)45.136.7
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benteen Elementary School)10.226.3
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)35.733.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benteen Elementary School)28.617.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)42.335.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benteen Elementary School)16.726.1
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.735.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benteen Elementary School)16.721.7
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)33.729.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Benteen Elementary School)21.421.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)37.729.7
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students314267
 15%
African American196121
 38.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic10079
 21%
Pacific Islander00
White940
 344.4%
Two or More Races725
 257.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Benteen Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Benteen Elementary School.

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

Middle : Martin L. King Junior Middle School
High : Maynard Jackson High School

Benteen Elementary School ranks 820th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Benteen Elementary School are 45% African American, 30% Hispanic, 15% White, 9% Two or more races.


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