Benton Elementary School

453 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Benton Elementary School, located in Goshen, Indiana, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their early formative years, typically ranging from kindergarten through the elementary grades. By emphasizing a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Benton Elementary is known for its connection to the local Goshen community. The school environment typically prioritizes character education, community engagement, and the integration of modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of a district that values inclusive education, the school staff works to create an environment that promotes both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional well-being among its pupils.

453

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	33
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
398 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.3 %)
Two or More
13 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Fairfield Community Schools
Phone:	(574)831-2192
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 59

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Benton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Benton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	46.6%
Male	242	53.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st