- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, TN
Benton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470345001439
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 421
- students enrolled
Benton Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Benton, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Benton Elementary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 470345001439 · Benton, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Polk County High School (400 students)
Benton Elementary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Benton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Benton Elementary
421 students
- Polk County Hi
Polk County High School
400 students
- South Polk Ele
South Polk Elementary
347 students
- Copper Basin E
Copper Basin Elementary School
321 students
- Chilhowee Midd
Chilhowee Middle School
293 students
- Copper Basin H
Copper Basin High School
231 students
What this shows Benton Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Elementary compares
Benton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,066
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Benton Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Polk County reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Polk Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Basin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilhowee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Copper Basin High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Benton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elementary
How many students attend Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, TN. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benton Elementary is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Benton, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Benton, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Benton Elementary, Polk County also operates Polk County High School (400 students), South Polk Elementary (347 students), and Copper Basin Elementary School (321 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.