Excellent
#36 of 967 schools in NE
Top 4% in state
Bennington Elementary School
Elementary School · Bennington Public Schools · Bennington, NE
An elementary school in Bennington, NE where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11620 N 156TH ST PO BOX 309, Bennington, NE 68007
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennington Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bennington 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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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
$137,767
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Stratford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Pine Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Anchor Pointe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 491 | 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.
Bennington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennington Elementary School is listed in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennington Elementary School
Bennington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bennington, NE, part of Bennington Public Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennington Elementary School
What grades does Bennington Elementary School serve?
Bennington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennington Elementary School rank in NE?
Bennington Elementary School ranks #36 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Bennington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Bennington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennington Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bennington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bennington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bennington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Bennington 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (402) 238-2690
- Area population (ZIP 68007)
- 18,360
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 68007; 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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