Benton Elementary School in Benton, LA

At a glance

Reported students

595

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

42.21

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana elementary enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

558

Benton Elementary School: 595 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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: 619
Teachers (FTE): 40.2
Student–teacher ratio: 15.4:1

What the reported data says about Benton Elementary School

Benton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Benton. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Bossier Parish. NCES reports 595 students for 2024–25.

Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 (71.8%) and Black (15%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. 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 Benton Elementary School

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.21 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.3%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0.6
Psychologists (FTE): 0.1
Social workers (FTE): 0.1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White71.8%
Hispanic7.1%
Black15%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.7%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Haughton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

618 reported students

Legacy Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

560 reported students

W.T. Lewis Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

558 reported students

T.L. Rodes Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

542 reported students

Plantation Park Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

518 reported students

Stockwell Place Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

496 reported students

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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
Benton Intermediate School Middle · Bossier Parish	05–06	754	2.5 mi
Kingston Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish	KG–04	768	4.1 mi
Legacy Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish	KG–04	560	5.5 mi
North Highlands Elementary School Elementary · Caddo Parish	PK–05	355	9.3 mi
W.T. Lewis Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish	KG–05	558	9.4 mi
Apollo Elementary School Elementary · Bossier Parish	PK–05	756	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Benton Elementary School

What grades does Benton Elementary School serve?

Benton Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bossier Parish.

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?

Benton Elementary School reported 595 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 619 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 595 students and 42.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. 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 Bossier Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Benton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. 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 Bossier Parish, based in Benton, LA, which operates 33 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 Benton Intermediate School (2.5 mi), Kingston Elementary School (4.1 mi), Legacy Elementary School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.