- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, IN
Benton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180348001238
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN.
School address
District: Fairfield Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180348001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Benton Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180348001238 · Goshen, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Jr-Sr High School (944 students)
Benton Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Benton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Jr-S
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School
944 students
- New Paris Elem
New Paris Elementary School
488 students
- This school
Benton Elementary School
481 students
- Millersburg El 296
Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch
296 students
What this shows Benton Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Elementary School compares
Benton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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 9.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Benton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield Community Schools reports $11,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Paris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Goshen
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Goshen Intermediate School
Standard public school
889 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Model Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Waterford Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West Goshen Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Chamberlain Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elementary School
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, IN. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Benton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Goshen, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Benton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Goshen, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Goshen on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield Community Schools?
Besides Benton Elementary School, Fairfield Community Schools also operates Fairfield Jr-Sr High School (944 students), New Paris Elementary School (488 students), and Millersburg Elementary- Middle Sch (296 students). See the Fairfield Community Schools district page for the complete list.