- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bennington, NE
Bennington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310399000077
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennington Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Bennington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennington Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE.
School address
District: Bennington Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310399000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Bennington Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 310399000077 · Bennington, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.7:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bennington High School (1,068 students)
Bennington Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Bennington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bennington Hig
Bennington High School
1,068 students
- Bennington Sou
Bennington South Middle School
599 students
- Pine Creek Ele
Pine Creek Elementary
556 students
- Anchor Pointe
Anchor Pointe Elementary
544 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary
436 students
- This school 368
Bennington Elementary School
368 students
What this shows Bennington Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennington Elementary School compares
Bennington Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 53% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Bennington Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bennington Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennington South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anchor Pointe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennington Elementary School
How many students attend Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bennington, NE. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennington Elementary School?
14.6% of students at Bennington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennington Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Bennington, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennington Elementary School?
Bennington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennington Elementary School rank among schools in Bennington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennington Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Bennington, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bennington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bennington Public Schools?
Besides Bennington Elementary School, Bennington Public Schools also operates Bennington High School (1,068 students), Bennington South Middle School (599 students), and Pine Creek Elementary (556 students). See the Bennington Public Schools district page for the complete list.