At a glance
Reported students
481
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484.5
Benton Elementary School: 481 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
19.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 472
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Benton Elementary School
Benton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Goshen. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Fairfield Community Schools. NCES reports 481 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 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 White (85.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Benton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.17 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
- 3.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.9%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
Not reported as 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 Fairfield Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Paris Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
488 reported students
Millersburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
296 reported students
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
944 reported students
Public schools near Benton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Paris Elementary School Elementary · Fairfield Community Schools | KG–06 | 488 | 2.7 mi |
| Prairie View Elementary School Elementary · Goshen Community Schools | PK–04 | 415 | 3.6 mi |
| Millersburg Elementary School Elementary · Fairfield Community Schools | KG–06 | 296 | 4 mi |
| Waterford Elementary School Elementary · Goshen Community Schools | KG–04 | 400 | 4.1 mi |
| Parkside Elementary School Elementary · Goshen Community Schools | KG–04 | 334 | 5.6 mi |
| Syracuse Elementary School Elementary · Wawasee Community School Corp | KG–05 | 502 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elementary School
What grades does Benton Elementary School serve?
Benton Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fairfield Community Schools.
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School reported 481 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 472 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.1:1, based on 481 students and 25.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairfield Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.6% 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 Benton Elementary School in?
Benton Elementary School is part of Fairfield Community Schools, based in Goshen, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Paris Elementary School (2.7 mi), Prairie View Elementary School (3.6 mi), Millersburg Elementary School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.