Benton Elementary School

208 W 11th St
Benton, KY 42025

528 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benton Elementary School, located in the heart of Benton, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Marshall County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. It is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for families in the 42025 area and maintaining a focus on preparing young learners for their future transitions into middle and high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, combining core curriculum requirements—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with initiatives designed to build character and social-emotional maturity. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a dedicated staff, Benton Elementary aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the foundational skills necessary for lifelong success. Its central location on West 11th Street makes it a highly accessible and recognizable landmark for the Benton community.

528

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
478 (90.5%)
Hispanic
26 (4.9%)
Two or More
19 (3.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Marshall County
Phone:	(270)527-3373
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 91