Robert Bennis Elementary - 05

Robert Bennis Elementary serves 562 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Brandon, South Dakota, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking 97th out of 586 elementary schools statewide, the school places in the 84th percentile for academic achievement across South Dakota. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with 74% of students achieving proficiency or above in mathematics and 71% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading.

These results reflect the dedicated work of 33 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, allowing for meaningful classroom engagement and individualized attention. Robert Bennis Elementary draws families from the 57005 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $105,618 and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The low poverty rate of just 2.5% in this community creates a stable environment that supports student learning and family involvement in education.

Located at 2001 S Sioux Blvd, the school serves families in Brandon, a growing town situated on the fringe of an urban area in Minnehaha County, combining small-town community feel with access to metropolitan resources and opportunities.