Bennington Elem vs Slate Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennington Elem
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
235 students
Slate Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students
| Measure | Bennington Elem Bennington, Kansas | Slate Creek Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 686 | #559 of 686 |
| National rank | #26006 of 50,301 | #39362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 235 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Bennington | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennington Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 28.8).
- •Bennington Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Bennington Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Bennington Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 69.1%).
- •Slate Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.4).
- •Slate Creek Elementary is the larger school with 236 students compared with 235.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bennington Elem better than Slate Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bennington Elem ranks higher (48.7 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bennington Elem and Slate Creek Elementary?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Bennington and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennington Elem: 235. Slate Creek Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennington Elem and Slate Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Bennington Elem is 315th of 686 and Slate Creek Elementary is 559th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).