Benton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Benton, Tennessee 37307 · Polk County
#380 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#35486 of 50,301 nationally
About Benton Elementary
Benton Elementary is a public elementary located in Benton, in the Polk County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 421 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 380th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 421.
There are 4 schools in Benton; Benton Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chilhowee Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students · 206 m away
Polk Innovative Learning Academy
Benton · Public other · Grades K–12
147 students · 291 m away
Polk County High School
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
400 students · 3.4 km away
South Polk Elementary
Old Fort · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students · 13 km away
Taylor Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Northwest Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
422 students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Kingsport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students
Hixson Elementary School
Hixson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
South Side Elementary
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
Spring Hill Elementary
Knoxville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
Tom Joy Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Elementary a good school?
Benton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #380 of 913 in Tennessee. 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 rank in Tennessee?
Benton Elementary ranks #380 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #35486 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benton Elementary?
Benton Elementary had 421 students in 2025.
Is Benton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Benton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benton Elementary?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Benton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.