Benton Elem
#533 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#37394 of 50,301 nationally
About Benton Elem
Benton Elem is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Wichita school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 273 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 533rd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 273.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Benton Elem ranks 26th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benton Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benton Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Levy Sp Ed Center
Wichita · Public other · Grades K–12
81 students · 1.1 km away
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students · 1.3 km away
Peterson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 2.5 km away
Kensler Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 2.7 km away
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students · 3.1 km away
Dodge Literacy Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 3.1 km away
McCollom Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 3.2 km away
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
36 students · 4.1 km away
Lawrence Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 4.5 km away
Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
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274 students
Lincoln Elem
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Havencroft Elem
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Elem a good school?
Benton Elem has a Success Index (US) of 31.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #533 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benton Elem rank in Kansas?
Benton Elem ranks #533 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #37394 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benton Elem?
Benton Elem had 273 students in 2025.
Is Benton Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Benton Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benton Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benton Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.