Bennie Elementary School

www.allenparkschools.com/

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bennie Elementary School is a public school located in Allen Park, Michigan, serving students in grades PK through 5. It operates as part of the Allen Park Public Schools district. The school is situated at 17401 Champaign Road and is known for providing a foundational educational experience that focuses on academic growth and social development within the local community.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare young students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum. As part of the Allen Park district, Bennie Elementary benefits from being integrated into a community-focused school system that prioritizes student engagement and active parental involvement. Those seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, academic programs, or school events can visit their official website at http://www.apps.k12.mi.us/.

513

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	78
Black	21
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

White
392 (76.4%)
Hispanic
78 (15.2%)
Black
21 (4.1%)
Two or More
12 (2.3%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allen Park Public Schools
Phone:	(313)827-1300
Website:	http://www.allenparkschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 94

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 82