JONATHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jonathan Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marshall County school district, located in Benton, KY with about 229 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Jonathan Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Jonathan Elementary School, located at 9207 US Hwy 68 E in Benton, Kentucky, is a public primary educational institution serving the Marshall County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing various extracurricular and instructional activities designed to prepare students for their future educational transitions.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its students through collaboration between faculty, staff, and parents. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Jonathan Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for its youth. Located in a central area of Benton, the school serves as a key hub for local families, working to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing classroom setting.

For more information, contact Jonathan Elementary School at (270) 354-6462 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.