Bentley Primary School

www.usd440.com

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Bentley Primary School is a public elementary school located in Bentley, Kansas, and serves as part of the Halstead-Bentley Unified School District (USD 440). Positioned as a foundational institution within the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment for students in their early academic years. By fostering small-town values alongside a structured curriculum, the school aims to build strong educational roots for children before they transition to upper-level schooling within the district.

The school is committed to the academic and personal growth of its student body, emphasizing core subjects, foundational literacy, and social development. As a member of the USD 440 district, Bentley Primary School leverages shared resources and district-wide educational standards to ensure students receive a well-rounded experience. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or district news, the official website at [www.usd440.com](http://www.usd440.com) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact.

217

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bentley Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Two or More	11

White
170 (78.3 %)
Hispanic
31 (14.3 %)
Two or More
11 (5.1 %)
Black
5 (2.3 %)

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:	Halstead
Phone:	(316)835-3000
Website:	http://www.usd440.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 3

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bentley Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bentley Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	51.2%
Male	106	48.8%

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