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Bennie Elementary School

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Bennie Elementary School ranks 651 st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

651^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Bennie Elementary School in Allen Park, MI, serves 513 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the highly-rated Allen Park Public Schools district, and has shown a strong upward trajectory in recent years, climbing from the 13th percentile statewide in 2021 to its current 56th percentile ranking.

Bennie has several notable strengths that set it apart from nearby schools. Most impressively, the school has achieved exceptional results with its Hispanic students, who ranked in the 81st percentile statewide in the most recent school year—a dramatic leap from the 39th percentile just two years earlier. Similarly, students from low socio-economic backgrounds rank in the 71st percentile, outperforming the school's overall ranking and demonstrating that Bennie is effectively closing achievement gaps. This is particularly noteworthy when compared to schools in neighboring Taylor and Lincoln Park districts, where poverty rates are much higher (77-93% free/reduced lunch) and overall performance is significantly lower. Bennie also achieves these results with the lowest per-student spending among its peers at $14,851, and maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 23%—far better than the state average of 27.9% and dramatically lower than nearby districts where rates exceed 45%.

However, parents should be aware of two persistent challenges. First, there is a significant gender achievement gap: male students rank in the 64th percentile while female students rank in only the 38th percentile, a disparity that has persisted for three consecutive years. Second, 4th grade shows a consistent dip in proficiency, with only 34.2% of students proficient in ELA and 25.3% in math, compared to much stronger 3rd and 5th-grade scores. While Bennie trails its district counterparts—Arno Elementary School (85th percentile) and Lindemann Elementary School (65th percentile)—it significantly outperforms all out-of-district neighbors, making it a solid choice for families seeking strong academic support in a stable, efficient school environment.

513

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,851

Per pupil spending ?

48.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

17401 Champaign Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101-2208

(313) 827-1300

District: Allen Park Public Schools

Students who attend Bennie Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Allen Park Middle School
High:	Allen Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

Hispanic:

15.2%

African American:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Michigan median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg47%

Michigan avg38%

651^st of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Allen Park Public Schools

149^th of 625Allen Park Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	53.5	651 of 1492	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.2	808 of 1488	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.0	729 of 1486	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.9	785 of 1470	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.6	815 of 1344	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.4	999 of 1153	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.5	987 of 1408	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	667 of 1448	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.3	782 of 1466	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.9	797 of 1548	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.0	739 of 1580	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.3	752 of 1533	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.2	631 of 1563	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.5	637 of 1566	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.7	796 of 1552	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.2	963 of 1552	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.5	891 of 1589	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	64.4	660 of 1577	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	66.4	553 of 1565	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.4	942 of 1545	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.4	828 of 1343	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.3	888 of 1338	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.5	959 of 1342	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.6	975 of 1321	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.5	866 of 1106	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.2	776 of 902	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.2	904 of 1171	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.6	739 of 1443	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	43 of 225	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	36.7	127 of 209	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.3	120 of 201	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.8	55 of 188	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	50.8	92 of 222	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	390 of 1352	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	52.7	590 of 1346	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.9	685 of 1381	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.8	738 of 1350	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.0	733 of 1099	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.7	533 of 749	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.4	760 of 1134	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.3	513 of 1397	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	500 of 1372	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.6	703 of 1366	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.6	513 of 1347	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.6	552 of 1334	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.2	720 of 1139	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	14.8	827 of 915	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.8	916 of 1196	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	58.9	585 of 1446	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	53.3	103 of 252	59.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	711 of 1199	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.6	814 of 1206	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.1	740 of 1204	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.3	763 of 1198	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.2	875 of 1102	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.7	907 of 1005	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.2	974 of 1128	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.9	658 of 1253	47.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)81st percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile+15 vs school

Male (2026)64th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2025)59th percentile+13 vs school

White (2026)41st percentile-16 vs school

Female (2026)38th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts51%+10 vs state

Science41%~ state avg

Math34%-4 vs state

Social Studies24%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bennie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17401 Champaign Rd	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1300	513	28	18.4	48.1%	392 (76.4%)	21 (4.1%)	78 (15.2%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	53.5	651^st of 1492 public elementary schools	56.4%		44.2	808^th of 1488 public elementary schools	45.7%	157	56.1	34.2	61.3	50.0	25.3	28.0	40.9	23.7	$14,851	$1,039	$13,812
Lindemann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9201 Carter Ave	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 827-1150	639	36	17.8	46.9%	489 (76.5%)	11 (1.7%)	108 (16.9%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.6%)	62.8	518^th of 1492 public elementary schools	65.3%		69.4	417^th of 1488 public elementary schools	72.0%	101	47.2	59.3	44.0	53.7	41.7	34.9	51.4	24.8	$15,424	$1,009	$14,415
Blair Moody Elementary School	Public	K-5	8280 Hipp St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5807	317	20	16.0	79.2%	151 (47.6%)	104 (32.8%)	35 (11.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.9%)	27.4	1047^th of 1492 public elementary schools	29.8%		22.4	1120^th of 1488 public elementary schools	24.7%	73	44.1	29.4	27.7	44.1	21.6	14.9	12.8	1469.7	$23,355	$2,840	$20,516
Arno Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 Fox Ave	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1050	513	28	18.1	55.6%	366 (71.3%)	19 (3.7%)	109 (21.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	83.4	225^th of 1492 public elementary schools	84.9%		78.7	286^th of 1488 public elementary schools	80.8%	61	61.0	67.5	65.9	57.1	49.4	44.0	59.3	49.5	$15,396	$1,484	$13,912
Taylor Parks Elementary School	Public	K-5	20614 Pinecrest St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 374-1246	322	19	17.4	82.0%	178 (55.3%)	88 (27.3%)	28 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.1%)	15.7	1257^th of 1492 public elementary schools	15.8%		16.9	1223^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	17.8%	34	11.5	10.3	30.8	16.4	10.3	23.1	26.9	13.5	$20,560	$2,615	$17,946
Max Paun School	Public	PK, KG-5	2821 Bailey Ave	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 389-0218	292	19	15.5	93.2%	77 (26.4%)	35 (12.0%)	168 (57.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	34.7	930^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.7%		38.3	890^th of 1488 public elementary schools	40.2%	40	30.9	28.8	52.9	40.0	17.6	37.3	19.6	7.8	$20,135	$2,629	$17,506
North Pointe Elementary	Public	K-5	18635 Bowie St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(734) 246-4600	218	17	13.2	65.1%	95 (43.6%)	46 (21.1%)	58 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.3%)	43.1	806^th of 1492 public elementary schools	46.0%		34	951^st of 1488 public elementary schools	36.1%	145	32.7	34.1	41.9	44.9	39.0	12.9	41.9	25.8	$20,560	$886	$19,673
Kinyon Elementary School	Public	K-5	10455 Monroe Blvd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5802	375	23	16.0	77.6%	187 (49.9%)	93 (24.8%)	59 (15.7%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.7%)	26.9	1055^th of 1492 public elementary schools	29.3%		24.8	1085^th of 1488 public elementary schools	27.1%	30	22.4	24.6	31.5	32.8	33.3	25.9	29.6	9.3	$22,754	$2,818	$19,936
Clarence Randall Elementary School	Public	K-5	8699 Robert St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5812	492	30	16.1	83.9%	311 (63.2%)	82 (16.7%)	51 (10.4%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.3%)	19.3	1189^th of 1492 public elementary schools	20.3%		25.8	1064^th of 1488 public elementary schools	28.5%	125	19.2	22.4	26.0	24.7	26.9	12.5	29.6	11.1	$19,431	$2,687	$16,744
James Foote School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Abbott Ave	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 389-0216	308	17	17.7	88.0%	106 (34.4%)	43 (14.0%)	132 (42.9%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.8%)	35.4	926^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.9%		31.6	984^th of 1488 public elementary schools	33.9%	58	23.1	41.2	51.9	23.5	32.0	20.4	37.0	13.0	$18,317	$2,908	$15,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennie Elementary School

What district is Bennie Elementary School in?

Allen Park Public Schools

Is Bennie Elementary School a good school?

Bennie Elementary School ranks 651^st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bennie Elementary School?

Students at Bennie Elementary School are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Bennie Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Allen Park Middle School
High : Allen Park High School

How many students attend Bennie Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 513 students attended Bennie Elementary School.

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