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#1186 of 1,750 schools in OK
Bennington ES
Elementary School · Bennington · Bennington, OK
An elementary school in Bennington, OK where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
729 North Perry Street, Bennington, OK 74723
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 41% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bennington ES score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 34 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bennington ES 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average550/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$43,182
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Bennington
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennington ES is listed in BENNINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennington ES
Bennington ES is a public elementary school in Bennington, OK, part of Bennington, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,186 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennington ES
What grades does Bennington ES serve?
Bennington ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bennington ES?
Bennington ES has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington ES is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennington ES rank in OK?
Bennington ES ranks #1,186 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Bennington ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennington ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Bennington ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennington ES has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bennington ES a charter school?
No, Bennington ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennington ES a Title I school?
No, Bennington ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington ES?
80.8% of students at Bennington ES 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bryan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (580) 847-2310
- Area population (ZIP 74723)
- 1,311
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 74723; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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