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#942 of 1,280 schools in IA
Bennett Elementary School
Elementary School · Bennett Comm School District · Bennett, IA
A Bennett Comm School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX D 300 Cedar St, Bennett, IA 52721
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennett Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bennett Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low250/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,536
Median home value
$180,100
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bennett Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennett Elementary School is listed in Bennett Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennett Elementary School
Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bennett, IA, part of Bennett Comm School District, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Bennett Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennett Elementary School
What grades does Bennett Elementary School serve?
Bennett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Elementary School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennett Elementary School rank in IA?
Bennett Elementary School ranks #942 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Bennett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bennett Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bennett Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bennett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennett Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bennett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennett Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Bennett Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cedar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (563) 890-2226
- Area population (ZIP 52721)
- 874
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52721; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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