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#858 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 48% in state
Benton Elementary
Elementary School · Polk County · Benton, TN
A Polk County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
215 Schoolhouse Hill RD, Benton, TN 37307
- Math 34% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benton Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,953
Median home value
$187,800
Median rent
$683/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk Innovative Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Copper Basin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 316 | Compare → |
| South Polk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 341 | 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.
Polk County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Elementary is listed in Polk County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Elementary
Benton Elementary is a public elementary school in Benton, TN, part of Polk County, serving approximately 395 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Elementary
What grades does Benton Elementary serve?
Benton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benton Elementary rank in TN?
Benton Elementary ranks #858 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Benton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benton Elementary a charter school?
No, Benton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Benton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (423) 299-0090
- Area population (ZIP 37307)
- 5,340
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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