BENTEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Benteen Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 288 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Benteen Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benteen Elementary School, located in the Peoplestown neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It has undergone significant efforts in recent years to modernize its approach to instruction, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and preparing students for success in the middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Benteen Elementary is often recognized for its efforts to engage with the surrounding neighborhood and provide a supportive environment for families. The school benefits from various partnerships and initiatives common within the Atlanta Public Schools system, aimed at enriching the student experience through extracurricular activities and community resources. Its location on Cassanova Street places it in a historic part of the city, where the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Benteen Elementary School at (404) 802-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.