Benton Elementary School

Benton Elementary School is a public primary school in Benton, KY, serving grades PK–5, rated B+, with 528 students and a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 56% in Editing and Mechanics, 53% in Reading and 51% in Math.

B+TopHap school rating

Rating: B+
Grades: PK–5
Enrollment: 528
Students per teacher: 16:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Editing and Mechanics56%

Reading53%

Math51%

Social Studies49%

Science43%

Writing32%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

White91%

Hispanic5%

Two or more races4%

Asian0%

Black0%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 62%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -7.2%
Prior-year enrollment: 569

Homes assigned to this school

3,002 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Benton Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 208 W 11th St, Benton, KY 42025
Phone: (270) 527-3373
Setting: Town - Distant
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 210381000971

School district

Marshall County School District

District rating: B+
Schools: 12
Students: 4,302
Spending per student: $12,909
Teachers (FTE): 280
Grades: PK–12

See every school in Marshall County School District

Other schools in this district

Primary · 5

Middle · 2

High · 3

Other · 1

Purchase Youth VillageGrades 1–12 · 22 students

Common questions

About Benton Elementary School

How is Benton Elementary School rated?

Benton Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Marshall County School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at Benton Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Benton Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 56% in Editing and Mechanics, 53% in Reading, 51% in Math, 49% in Social Studies, 43% in Science and 32% in Writing.

What grades does Benton Elementary School serve?

Benton Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?

528 students attend Benton Elementary School, down from 569 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Which homes are assigned to Benton Elementary School?

TopHap matches 3,002 residential properties to Benton Elementary School in and around Benton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Benton Elementary School in?

Benton Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District, which reports 12 schools, 4,302 students and $12,909 of spending per student.