Benton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benton, Maine 04901 · Rsu 49/Msad 49
#202 of 312 elementary schools in Maine
#25147 of 50,301 nationally
About Benton Elementary School
Benton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Benton, in the Rsu 49/Msad 49 school district of Maine, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 575 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 202nd of 312 ranked elementary schools in Maine. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 575.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 Benton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawrence High School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students · 2.1 km away
Lawrence Jr High School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
276 students · 2.2 km away
Winslow Elementary School
Winslow · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
581 students · 4.9 km away
George J Mitchell School
Waterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
532 students · 5.0 km away
Winslow Junior High School
Winslow · Public middle · Grades 7–8
178 students · 5.3 km away
Winslow High School
Winslow · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students · 5.3 km away
Albert S Hall School
Waterville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
237 students · 6.3 km away
Waterville Senior High School
Waterville · Public high · Grades 9–12
529 students · 6.5 km away
Clinton Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
252 students · 8.4 km away
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
Hinckley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
177 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
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579 students
Winslow Elementary School
Winslow · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
581 students
Wells Elementary School
Wells · Public elementary · Grades K–4
563 students
Buxton Center Elementary School
Buxton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Waterboro Elementary School
East Waterboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Elementary School a good school?
Benton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #202 of 312 in Maine. 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 Elementary School rank in Maine?
Benton Elementary School ranks #202 of 312 elementary schools in Maine and #25147 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School had 575 students in 2025.
Is Benton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Benton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.