Bentheim Elementary School

www.hamiltonschools.us

214 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bentheim Elementary School is a public school located in Hamilton, Michigan, serving as part of the Hamilton Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on foundational skills and meaningful classroom engagement, Bentheim strives to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors while building strong connections within the local community.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student-centered instruction. Teachers and staff at Bentheim work collaboratively to implement curricula that meet the diverse needs of their students, encouraging curiosity and active participation. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual achievement and social-emotional growth, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated throughout their elementary education.

214

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bentheim Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	13
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
192 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
13 (6.1 %)
Two or More
6 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Hamilton Community Schools
Phone:	(269)751-5335
Website:	http://www.hamiltonschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 45

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bentheim Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bentheim Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	49.1%
Male	109	50.9%

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