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#899 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 43% in state
Benton Elementary
Elementary School · Benton School District · Benton, WI
An elementary school in Benton, WI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7, Benton, WI 53803
- Math 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low203/100K
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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
$67,813
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Wisconsin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| St Rose of Lima SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Cuba City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 272 | 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.
Benton School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Elementary is listed in Benton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Elementary
Benton Elementary is a public elementary school in Benton, WI, part of Benton School District, serving approximately 132 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% 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 6th.
How many students attend Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary is 10.2:1. 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 WI?
Benton Elementary ranks #899 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Benton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Benton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% 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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Elementary?
46.2% of students at Benton Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (608) 759-4002
- Area population (ZIP 53803)
- 1,230
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53803; 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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