How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benton Elementary School | Parkway High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, LA | Bossier City, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,279 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.1% | 42.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benton Elementary School | Parkway High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,538 | $14,538 |
| District | Bossier Parish | Bossier Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benton Elementary School | Parkway High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 55.3% |
| African American | 15.0% | 27.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benton Elementary School | Parkway High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 11 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 595:1 | 319.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.2% | 47.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 195 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.