At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
181
Elementary at Bennet: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.8:1
What the reported data says about Elementary at Bennet
Elementary at Bennet is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bennet. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Palmyra District O R 1. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 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 (94.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. 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 Elementary at Bennet
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.1 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
- Students with disabilities
- 23.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 5.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White94.3%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1%
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 Palmyra District O R 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jr-Sr High School at Palmyra
High · Grades 09–12
181 reported students
Palmyra Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
158 reported students
Public schools near Elementary at Bennet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kloefkorn Elementary Elementary · Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 6 mi |
| Wysong Elementary Elementary · Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 738 | 7.5 mi |
| Maxey Elementary School Elementary · Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 674 | 7.8 mi |
| Humann Elementary School Elementary · Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 487 | 8.7 mi |
| Cavett Elementary School Elementary · Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 556 | 9 mi |
| Zeman Elementary School Elementary · Lincoln Public Schools | PK–05 | 360 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elementary at Bennet
What grades does Elementary at Bennet serve?
Elementary at Bennet reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Palmyra District O R 1.
How many students attend Elementary at Bennet?
Elementary at Bennet reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elementary at Bennet?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 385 students and 29.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elementary at Bennet a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elementary at Bennet is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Palmyra District O R 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elementary at Bennet students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.7% 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 Elementary at Bennet in?
Elementary at Bennet is part of Palmyra District O R 1, based in Palmyra, NE, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elementary at Bennet?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kloefkorn Elementary (6 mi), Wysong Elementary (7.5 mi), Maxey Elementary School (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.