Benton Elementary

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Benton Elementary ranks 427 th of 1067 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-6

41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803

(608) 759-4002

District: Benton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
427^th of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,201

Students who attend Benton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Benton Middle
High:	Benton High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benton Elementary ranks better than 60% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.97. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benton Elementary is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Benton Elementary employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benton Elementary is $13,201.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Elementary 427^th of 1067 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Benton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Benton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton School District 102^nd of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	84.32	48^th	633	92.4%
2005	87.91	16^th	632	97.5%
2008	76.23	161^st	1021	84.2%
2009	80.34	85^th	1030	91.7%
2010	80.17	93^rd	1045	91.1%
2011	87.17	11^th	1046	98.9%
2012	85.55	21^st	1045	98.0%
2013	78.59	138^th	1053	86.9%
2014	83.54	88^th	1061	91.7%
2015	80.54	119^th	1076	88.9%
2016	61.46	417^th	1075	61.2%
2017	70.33	291^st	1071	72.8%
2018	77.89	165^th	1025	83.9%
2019	65.94	343^rd	1037	66.9%
2021	84.66	103^rd	1050	90.2%
2022	66.10	342^nd	1067	67.9%
2023	61.97	427^th	1067	60.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.23	210^th	770	72.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.58	28^th	854	96.7%
2023	73.39	133^rd	871	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	78.22	158^th	997	84.2%
2019	65.21	344^th	1002	65.7%
2022	37.79	709^th	1017	30.3%
2023	53.77	515^th	1010	49.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	74.48	192^nd	997	80.7%
2019	56.74	449^th	1002	55.2%
2022	44.64	635^th	1017	37.6%
2023	43.51	646^th	1011	36.1%

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Rank History for White students at Benton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	75.03	134^th	686	80.5%
2019	67.88	195^th	718	72.8%
2021	75.19	123^rd	699	82.4%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Benton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	207	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	207
1990	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186
1991	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	189
1992	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1993	142	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1994	144	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1995	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1996	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1997	161	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	163
1998	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
1999	173	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	173
2000	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
2001	159	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	161
2002	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
2003	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	154
2004	164	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	165
2005	24	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	25
2006	140	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	145
2007	129	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	134
2008	125	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	131
2009	133	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	136
2010	128	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	134
2011	124	0	0	4	0	0	8	136
2012	116	2	0	4	0	0	9	131
2013	123	2	0	2	0	0	9	136
2014	117	2	0	0	0	0	5	124
2015	117	2	0	1	2	0	0	122
2016	115	2	0	1	2	0	0	120
2017	113	3	0	1	2	0	0	119
2018	102	0	0	1	2	0	0	105
2019	97	0	0	2	2	0	2	103
2020	116	0	0	3	0	0	1	120
2021	115	0	0	4	0	0	1	120
2022	117	0	0	8	0	0	1	126
2023	118	0	0	8	0	0	4	130

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	207	15.0	13.8	13
1990	186	14.1	13.1	16.1
1991	189	13.4	14.1	14.3
1992	167	13.6	12.2	18.6
1993	144	10.1	14.3	11.8
1994	146	9.6	15.2	13
1995	155	9.5	16.3	18.7
1996	155	9.5	16.3	18.7
1997	163	9.2	17.7	16.6
1998	177	10.4	17.0	14.1
1999	173	10.3	16.8	18.5
2000	161	10.8	14.9	23
2001	161	11.6	13.9	21.1
2002	154	12.2	12.6	31.8
2003	154	12.2	12.6	31.8
2004	165	12.8	12.9	38.2
2005	25	11.8	2.1	n/a
2006	145	12.0	12.1	n/a
2007	134	11.8	11.4	29.1
2008	131	11.4	11.5	29.8
2009	136	10.5	13.0	32.4
2010	134	9.5	14.1	32.1
2011	136	9.5	14.2	36.8
2012	131	11.5	11.3	38.9
2013	136	10.5	12.8	39.7
2014	124	9.5	12.9	39.5
2015	122	n/a	n/a	40.2
2016	120	11.0	10.9	37.5
2017	119	11.7	10.1	32.8
2018	105	11.5	9.0	28.6
2019	103	11.9	8.6	41.7
2020	120	12.0	9.9	47.5
2021	120	11.9	10.0	47.5
2022	126	14.1	8.8	46.8
2023	130	13.8	9.3	48.5

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	207	15.0	13.8	13
1990	186	14.1	13.1	16.1
1991	189	13.4	14.1	14.3
1992	167	13.6	12.2	18.6
1993	144	10.1	14.3	11.8
1994	146	9.6	15.2	13
1995	155	9.5	16.3	18.7
1996	155	9.5	16.3	18.7
1997	163	9.2	17.7	16.6
1998	177	10.4	17.0	14.1
1999	173	10.3	16.8	18.5
2000	161	10.8	14.9	23
2001	161	11.6	13.9	21.1
2002	154	12.2	12.6	31.8
2003	154	12.2	12.6	31.8
2004	165	12.8	12.9	38.2
2005	25	11.8	2.1	n/a
2006	145	12.0	12.1	n/a
2007	134	11.8	11.4	29.1
2008	131	11.4	11.5	29.8
2009	136	10.5	13.0	32.4
2010	134	9.5	14.1	32.1
2011	136	9.5	14.2	36.8
2012	131	11.5	11.3	38.9
2013	136	10.5	12.8	39.7
2014	124	9.5	12.9	39.5
2015	122	n/a	n/a	40.2
2016	120	11.0	10.9	37.5
2017	119	11.7	10.1	32.8
2018	105	11.5	9.0	28.6
2019	103	11.9	8.6	41.7
2020	120	12.0	9.9	47.5
2021	120	11.9	10.0	47.5
2022	126	14.1	8.8	46.8
2023	130	13.8	9.3	48.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$898 (6.9%)	$12,103 (93.1%)	$13,001
2020	$785 (6.2%)	$11,843 (93.8%)	$12,628
2021	$932 (7.1%)	$12,269 (92.9%)	$13,201

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 343^rd of 1037 Elementary schools	Ranks 427^th of 1067 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)	33.3	33.3
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)	33.3	33.3
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	39.5	37.9	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)	46.7	50	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)	46.7	50	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	50.5	48.8	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)	69.2	55.6	13.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)	69.2	55.6	13.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	43.9	45.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)	23.1	22.2	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	46.2	46.5	0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Benton Elementary)	84.6	61.1	23.5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Benton School District)	84.6	61.1	23.5%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	53.4	59.7	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Benton Elementary)	92.3	50	42.3%
4th Grade Science (Benton School District)	92.3	50	42.3%
4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	53.9	52.1	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)	53.9	68.8	14.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)	53.9	68.8	14.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	40.9	39.2	1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)	38.5	81.3	42.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)	38.5	81.3	42.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	47.8	48.4	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Elementary)	77.8	44.4	33.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton School District)	77.8	44.4	33.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benton Elementary)	100	77.8	22.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benton School District)	100	77.8	22.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	130	26.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	8	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	97	118	21.6%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	48.5%	6.7%

Schools Near Benton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2023)						Forward Exam Mathematics (2023)						Forward Exam Social Studies (2023)		Forward Exam Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 4th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 5th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 3rd Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 4th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 5th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 4th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 4th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Alma St	Benton	53803	Lafayette County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 759-4002	130	14	9.3	48.5%	118 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	62	427^th of 1067 public elementary schools	60.0%		66.1	342^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	67.9%	85	33.3	55.6	68.8	44.4			50.0	22.2	81.3	77.8			61.1		50.0		$13,201	$932	$12,269
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1415 Fairplay St	Hazel Green	53811	Grant County	Southwestern Wisconsin School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 854-2261	263	26	10.2	30.4%	251 (95.4%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	79.8	160^th of 1067 public elementary schools	85.0%		72.6	254^th of 1067 public elementary schools	76.2%	94	50.0	58.6	53.1				68.2	62.1	59.4				79.3		75.9		$13,361	$720	$12,640
Cuba City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	518 W Roosevelt St	Cuba City	53807	Grant County	Cuba City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 744-2174	260	24	10.7	38.1%	247 (95.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	64.2	394^th of 1067 public elementary schools	63.1%		67.6	321^st of 1067 public elementary schools	69.9%	73	34.2	69.0	31.1				57.9	53.3	51.1				79.3		72.4		$14,258	$949	$13,309
Shullsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 965-4427	133	14	9.4	52.6%	113 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37	744^th of 1067 public elementary schools	30.3%		45.4	656^th of 1067 public elementary schools	38.5%	88	30.8	36.8	29.4				53.9	31.6	52.9				36.8		26.3		$12,671	$1,270	$11,401
Neal Wilkins Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	425 Broadway St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 342-4040	195	16	12.1	43.1%	150 (76.9%)	16 (8.2%)	11 (5.6%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)								(n/a)																	$14,935	$1,022	$13,914
Belmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	646 E Liberty St	Belmont	53510	Lafayette County	Belmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 732-5581	228	20	11.1	32.9%	190 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	52.9	572^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	46.4%		61.5	428^th of 1067 public elementary schools	59.9%	144	34.5	39.3	34.4	62.5			37.9	46.4	43.8	62.5			53.6		57.1		$12,300	$1,441	$10,859
Westview Elementary	Public	1-4	1201 W Camp St	Platteville	53818	Grant County	Platteville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 342-4050	448	32	14.0	41.5%	358 (79.9%)	21 (4.7%)	32 (7.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.7%)	74.7	225^th of 1067 public elementary schools	78.9%		70.9	274^th of 1067 public elementary schools	74.3%	49	47.3	53.3					73.6	58.7					76.1		59.8		$13,605	$1,386	$12,220
Darlington Elementary/Middle	Public	PK, KG-8	11630 Center Hill Rd	Darlington	53530	Lafayette County	Darlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 776-4021	620	44	14.2	0.5%	397 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	214 (34.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	47.7	629^th of 1067 public elementary schools	41.0%		63.9	380^th of 1067 public elementary schools	64.4%	249	37.1	31.8	29.7	56.1	49.2	39.0	61.3	38.1	40.6	51.5	36.9	62.7	49.2	79.7	34.9	64.4	$11,558	$883	$10,675
Potosi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Highway 61 N	Potosi	53820	Grant County	Potosi School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 763-2163	148	14	10.8	25.7%	139 (93.9%)	3 (2.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	67.4	332^nd of 1067 public elementary schools	68.9%		48.9	607^th of 1067 public elementary schools	43.1%	275	47.1	57.7	20.0				76.5	65.4	60.0				65.4		53.9		$16,069	$958	$15,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Elementary

How many students attend Benton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Benton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Benton Elementary?

Students at Benton Elementary are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Benton Elementary a good school?

Benton Elementary ranks 427^th of 1067 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Benton Elementary in?

Benton School District

What schools do graduates of Benton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Benton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benton Middle
High : Benton High

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