CIRCLE BENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Circle Benton Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Circle school district, located in Benton, KS with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Circle Benton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Circle Benton Elementary is a public school located in Benton, Kansas, serving as part of the Circle Unified School District 375. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment for its students. It emphasizes foundational academic growth, aiming to prepare children for success in their later years of schooling while maintaining close ties to the local community values of the Benton area.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core subjects—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the larger USD 375 district, Circle Benton Elementary provides students with modern educational opportunities while retaining the intimate atmosphere of a smaller elementary setting. Families interested in the school's specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can find comprehensive information through their official website at http://www.usd375.org/bgs.

For more information, contact Circle Benton Elementary at (316) 778-1151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

350 S Kansas St
Benton, KS 67017
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CIRCLE BENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Benton, KS with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Circle
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
16
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
Not a Title I school
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 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CIRCLE BENTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

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.