Bentley Elementary School

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bentley Elementary School is a public school located in Canton, Michigan, serving as part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of a large, well-regarded district, Bentley emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while encouraging students to become active participants in their school community.

The school is well-integrated into the Canton area and maintains a strong focus on parent-teacher collaboration to ensure student success. As part of the PCCS district, Bentley Elementary often benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at curriculum enrichment, technology integration, and personalized learning experiences. Families interested in specific enrollment information, current school programs, or upcoming events can find the most up-to-date resources and contact details on the official district website at http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us.

490

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bentley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	25
Black	56
Asian	71
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
305 (62.2 %)
Asian
71 (14.5 %)
Black
56 (11.4 %)
Two or More
31 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)397-6360
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 82

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 78