Below Average
#461 of 542 schools in ME
Benton Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 49/msad 49 · Benton, ME
A Rsu 49/msad 49 elementary school serving grades 1st – 6th.
68 School Drive, Benton, ME 04901
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 80% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Elementary School score 79% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 37 points since 2019, reaching 79% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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
$54,122
Median home value
$188,800
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Winslow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| George J Mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–3 | 3.1 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Albert S Hall SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 4–5 | 3.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 49/msad 49
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,249NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Elementary School is listed in RSU 49/MSAD 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Elementary School
Benton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Benton, ME, part of Rsu 49/msad 49, serving approximately 515 students in grades 1st-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Elementary School
What grades does Benton Elementary School serve?
Benton Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 12.9:1. 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 ME?
Benton Elementary School ranks #461 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Benton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
49.9% 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (207) 453-4240
- Area population (ZIP 04901)
- 27,431
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 04901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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