Bennie Elementary School in Allen Park, MI

At a glance

Reported students

513

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

639

Bennie Elementary School: 513 reported students.

State peer staffing position

87th percentile

18.5:1 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: 473
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 18.9:1

What the reported data says about Bennie Elementary School

Bennie Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Allen Park. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Allen Park Public Schools. NCES reports 513 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Michigan 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 White (76.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Bennie Elementary School

1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.73 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 0 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

Students with disabilities: 11.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White76.4%
Hispanic15.2%
Black4.1%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
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.

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

Arno Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

513 reported students

Lindemann Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

639 reported students

Allen Park Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

896 reported students

Allen Park High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,133 reported students

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Public schools near Bennie 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
Lindemann Elementary School Elementary · Allen Park Public Schools	PK–05	639	0.6 mi
Blair Moody Elementary School Elementary · Taylor School District	KG–05	317	0.7 mi
Arno Elementary School Elementary · Allen Park Public Schools	PK–05	513	0.9 mi
Taylor Parks Elementary School Elementary · Taylor School District	KG–05	322	1.1 mi
Max Paun School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of	PK–05	292	1.4 mi
North Pointe Elementary Elementary · Southgate Community School District	KG–05	218	1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bennie Elementary School

What grades does Bennie Elementary School serve?

Bennie Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Allen Park Public Schools.

How many students attend Bennie Elementary School?

Bennie Elementary School reported 513 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 473 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 513 students and 27.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bennie Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bennie Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Allen Park Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

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

48.1% 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 Bennie Elementary School in?

Bennie Elementary School is part of Allen Park Public Schools, based in Allen Park, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bennie Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lindemann Elementary School (0.6 mi), Blair Moody Elementary School (0.7 mi), Arno Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.