Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benton, Kentucky 42025 · Marshall County
#304 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#21501 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Benton, in the Marshall County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 480 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 304th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 480.
There are 7 schools in Benton; Central Elementary School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marshall County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students · 1.7 km away
North Marshall Middle School
Calvert City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students · 4.1 km away
Benton Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students · 7.7 km away
Calvert City Elementary School
Calvert City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 11 km away
South Marshall Middle
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students · 12 km away
Sharpe Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students · 13 km away
Jonathan Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 14 km away
South Marshall Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Deer Park Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Graves County Central Elementary
Mayfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
480 students
Jamestown Elementary School
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades K–4
481 students
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #304 of 707 in Kentucky. 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 Central Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Central Elementary School ranks #304 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #21501 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 480 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.