Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public primary school in Benton, KY, serving grades PK–5, rated B-, with 480 students and a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 62% in Editing and Mechanics, 58% in Writing and 56% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating

Rating: B-
Grades: PK–5
Enrollment: 480
Students per teacher: 15.5:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Editing and Mechanics62%

Writing58%

Math56%

Reading54%

Science54%

Social Studies45%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

White94%

Two or more races3%

Hispanic3%

Black1%

Male / female: 54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch: 51%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -6.4%
Prior-year enrollment: 513

Homes assigned to this school

7,046 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central 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: 115 Jim Goheen Dr, Benton, KY 42025
Phone: (270) 527-0796
Setting: Rural - Distant
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 210381000272

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 Central Elementary School

How is Central Elementary School rated?

Central 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 Central Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Central Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 62% in Editing and Mechanics, 58% in Writing, 56% in Math, 54% in Reading, 54% in Science and 45% in Social Studies.

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

480 students attend Central Elementary School, down from 513 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central Elementary School?

TopHap matches 7,046 residential properties to Central 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 Central Elementary School in?

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