Benton Elementary School vs. New Paris Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or New Paris Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
New Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Paris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
481 students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#276 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
68
Grade 1 Students
58
63
Grade 2 Students
63
73
Grade 3 Students
69
76
Grade 4 Students
77
65
Grade 5 Students
72
69
Grade 6 Students
71
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%