Very Good
#286 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Circle Benton Elementary
Elementary School · Circle · Benton, KS
An elementary school in Benton, KS where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 39, Benton, KS 67017
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 65% proficient (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Circle Benton Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Circle Benton Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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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
$89,375
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M. Martin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Circle Greenwich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 338 | Compare → |
| Circle Oil Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 273 | 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.
Circle
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Circle Benton Elementary is listed in Circle; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Circle Benton Elementary
Circle Benton Elementary is a public elementary school in Benton, KS, part of Circle, serving approximately 276 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Circle Benton Elementary
What grades does Circle Benton Elementary serve?
Circle Benton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Circle Benton Elementary?
Circle Benton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circle Benton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Circle Benton Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Circle Benton Elementary rank in KS?
Circle Benton Elementary ranks #286 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Circle Benton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Circle Benton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Circle Benton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Circle Benton Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Circle Benton Elementary a charter school?
No, Circle Benton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Circle Benton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Circle Benton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Circle Benton Elementary?
36.2% of students at Circle Benton Elementary 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
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (316) 778-1151
- Area population (ZIP 67017)
- 2,058
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 67017; 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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