At a glance
Reported students
903
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
715.5
Bentley Elementary School: 903 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 918
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Bentley Elementary School
Bentley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sanford. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Seminole. NCES reports 903 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.4%) and Black (24.7%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bentley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.7%
- Hispanic44.4%
- Black24.7%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Seminole
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
901 reported students
Carillon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
907 reported students
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
896 reported students
Sabal Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
923 reported students
Lake Mary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
881 reported students
Bear Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
849 reported students
Public schools near Bentley Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idyllwilde Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 773 | 1.3 mi |
| Wilson Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 896 | 2 mi |
| Wicklow Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 585 | 2.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 685 | 2.4 mi |
| Lake Mary Elementary School Elementary · Seminole | PK–05 | 881 | 2.8 mi |
| Ucp Seminole Child Development Elementary · Charter · Seminole | PK–02 | 144 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bentley Elementary School
What grades does Bentley Elementary School serve?
Bentley Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Seminole.
How many students attend Bentley Elementary School?
Bentley Elementary School reported 903 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 918 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bentley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 903 students and 61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bentley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bentley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Seminole attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bentley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bentley Elementary School in?
Bentley Elementary School is part of Seminole, based in Sanford, FL, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bentley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Idyllwilde Elementary School (1.3 mi), Wilson Elementary School (2 mi), Wicklow Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.