BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bennett Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bennett Comm School District school district, located in Bennett, IA with about 69 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 9 teachers, Bennett Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Bennett Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in Bennett, Iowa, serving students in the local area. As part of the Bennett Community School District, the institution emphasizes a supportive and intimate learning environment where educators can provide personalized attention to students. The school is dedicated to foundational academic development, aiming to prepare young learners for future success through a curriculum that aligns with Iowa state educational standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the Bennett community, fostering close relationships between students, parents, and local residents. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, the school prioritizes a nurturing culture that encourages social growth alongside academic achievement. Families interested in enrollment or specific school activities, such as extracurricular opportunities and district updates, can find detailed information on their official website at http://www.bennett.k12.ia.us.

For more information, contact Bennett Elementary School at (563) 890-2226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Cedar St
Bennett, IA 52721-0304
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BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bennett, IA with about 69 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
69
Teachers:
9.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 69 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Two or more races
2.9%

Female
56.5%
Male
43.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.