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
Most improved public schools
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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 453 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 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 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 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
453 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#279 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
75
Grade 1 Students
66
71
Grade 2 Students
62
69
Grade 3 Students
69
64
Grade 4 Students
61
71
Grade 5 Students
64
61
Grade 6 Students
72
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
