Bentheim Elementary School

www.hamiltonschools.us

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bentheim Elementary School is a public school located in Hamilton, Michigan, serving as part of the Hamilton Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on foundational skills and meaningful classroom engagement, Bentheim strives to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors while building strong connections within the local community.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student-centered instruction. Teachers and staff at Bentheim work collaboratively to implement curricula that meet the diverse needs of their students, encouraging curiosity and active participation. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual achievement and social-emotional growth, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated throughout their elementary education.

281

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bentheim Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
255 (90.7%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)
Hispanic
11 (3.9%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Hamilton Community Schools
Phone:	(269)751-5335
Website:	http://www.hamiltonschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 89

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 62