Benton Elementary

215 Schoolhouse Hill RD
Benton, TN 37307

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benton Elementary School is a public primary school located in Benton, Tennessee, serving as part of the Polk County School District. Situated at 215 Schoolhouse Hill Road, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational education for students in the surrounding area. As a constituent of the Polk County system, it adheres to district-wide academic standards and initiatives designed to support student growth from the early grades through the transition to middle school.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, and district resources by visiting the official Polk County Schools website. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and extracurricular engagement, Benton Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future educational success within the broader Tennessee public school framework.

421

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	20
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
388 (92.2%)
Hispanic
20 (4.8%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
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:	Polk County
Phone:	(423)299-0090
Website:	http://www.polk-schools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 56