At a glance
Reported students
269
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Bennett ES: 269 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. 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
- 286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Bennett ES
Bennett ES is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Broken Bow. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Broken Bow. NCES reports 269 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (26%) and multiracial (23.8%). English learners represent 19.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. 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 Bennett ES
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White26%
- Hispanic15.6%
- Black6.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native18.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander9.3%
- Multiracial23.8%
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 Broken Bow
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dierks ES
Elementary · Grades PK–02
387 reported students
Rector Johnson MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
343 reported students
Broken Bow HS
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
Public schools near Bennett ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dierks ES Elementary · Broken Bow | PK–02 | 387 | 0.8 mi |
| Lukfata Public School Elementary · Lukfata | PK–08 | 363 | 2.7 mi |
| Holly Creek Public School Elementary · Holly Creek | PK–08 | 209 | 5.7 mi |
| Glover Public School Elementary · Glover | PK–08 | 57 | 8.3 mi |
| Eagletown ES Elementary · Eagletown | PK–08 | 99 | 9.5 mi |
| Denison Public School Elementary · Denison | PK–08 | 282 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bennett ES
What grades does Bennett ES serve?
Bennett ES reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Broken Bow.
How many students attend Bennett ES?
Bennett ES reported 269 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bennett ES?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 269 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bennett ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bennett ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Broken Bow attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bennett ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.8% 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 Bennett ES in?
Bennett ES is part of Broken Bow, based in Broken Bow, OK, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bennett ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dierks ES (0.8 mi), Lukfata Public School (2.7 mi), Holly Creek Public School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.