Excellent
#288 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
Benner EL Sch
Elementary School · Bellefonte Area Sd · Bellefonte, PA
A Bellefonte Area Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
490 Buffalo Run Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823
- Math 74% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benner EL Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benner EL Sch 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,717
Median home value
$258,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16823; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Centre County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Wingate EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Gap EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 199 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellefonte Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,274NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benner EL Sch is listed in Bellefonte Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benner EL Sch
Benner EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bellefonte, PA, part of Bellefonte Area Sd, serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benner EL Sch
What grades does Benner EL Sch serve?
Benner EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Benner EL Sch?
Benner EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benner EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Benner EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benner EL Sch rank in PA?
Benner EL Sch ranks #288 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Benner EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Benner EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Benner EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benner EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Benner EL Sch a charter school?
No, Benner EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benner EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Benner EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benner EL Sch?
24.5% of students at Benner EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Centre County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (814) 355-2812
- Area population (ZIP 16823)
- 29,168
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16823; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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