Bennett Elementary School

www.bennett.k12.ia.us

86 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	5

White
81 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
5 (5.8 %)

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:	Bennett Comm School District
Phone:	(563)890-2226
Website:	http://www.bennett.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 17

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 11