Bennington Elem

Twin Valley
223 N. Putnam
Bennington, KS 67422
236 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Bennington Elementary School is a key educational institution located in the small community of Bennington, Kansas. As part of the Twin Valley Unified School District (USD 240), the school is committed to providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment. It serves the local population by focusing on foundational academics and fostering a sense of community pride, emphasizing the development of both the intellectual and personal growth of its elementary-aged students.

The school benefits from being part of a unified district structure, which allows it to leverage shared resources while maintaining the close-knit, individualized atmosphere characteristic of a rural Kansas school. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the community, Bennington Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions to higher grade levels. For those interested in district calendars, academic programs, or school board information, further details can be found on the official district website at [www.usd240.org](http://www.usd240.org).
236
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Twin Valley
Phone: (785)488-3323
Website: http://www.usd240.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 36
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 28
Grade 6 36
Gender Ratio
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