Benton Elementary School

481 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Benton Elementary School, located in Goshen, Indiana, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their early formative years, typically ranging from kindergarten through the elementary grades. By emphasizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Benton Elementary is known for its connection to the local Goshen community. The school environment typically prioritizes character education, community engagement, and the integration of modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of a district that values inclusive education, the school staff works to create an environment that promotes both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional well-being among its pupils.

481

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	413
Hispanic	45
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
413 (85.9%)
Hispanic
45 (9.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.3%)
Black
8 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfield Community Schools
Phone:	(574)831-2192
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 71