Very Good
#464 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 36% in state
Bentley Primary School
Elementary School · Halstead · Bentley, KS
A Halstead elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 65, Bentley, KS 67016
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bentley Primary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bentley Primary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low155/100K
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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
$80,972
Median home value
$123,000
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Halstead
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bentley Primary School is listed in Halstead; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bentley Primary School
Bentley Primary School is a public elementary school in Bentley, KS, part of Halstead, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bentley Primary School
What grades does Bentley Primary School serve?
Bentley Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Bentley Primary School?
Bentley Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentley Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentley Primary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bentley Primary School rank in KS?
Bentley Primary School ranks #464 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Bentley Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bentley Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Bentley Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bentley Primary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bentley Primary School a charter school?
No, Bentley Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bentley Primary School a Title I school?
No, Bentley Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bentley Primary School?
55.6% of students at Bentley Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (316) 835-3000
- Area population (ZIP 67016)
- 489
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67016; 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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