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#808 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 44% in state
Benton Elementary School
Elementary School · Fairfield Community Schools · Goshen, IN
A Fairfield Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
68350 CR 31, Goshen, IN 46526
- Math 64% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benton 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goshen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,864
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Paris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Millersburg Elementary- Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Waterford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 4.1 mi | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairfield Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Elementary School is listed in Fairfield Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Elementary School
Benton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Goshen, IN, part of Fairfield Community Schools, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Elementary School
What grades does Benton Elementary School serve?
Benton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benton Elementary School rank in IN?
Benton Elementary School ranks #808 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Benton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Benton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Benton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Benton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Benton 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (574) 831-2192
- Area population (ZIP 46526)
- 33,527
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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