Bennett Woods Elementary School

www.okemosk12.net

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bennett Woods Elementary School is a public school located in Okemos, Michigan, serving as part of the highly regarded Okemos Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of well-rounded students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the school emphasizes strong foundational literacy and numeracy skills while integrating modern instructional practices that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.

Beyond the classroom, Bennett Woods is known for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to engage students in their learning process and promote a positive school culture. By maintaining a student-centered approach and leveraging the resources of the Okemos school district, Bennett Woods Elementary strives to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education in a safe and nurturing setting.

479

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	20
Black	24
Asian	80
Two or More	62
American Indian	1

White
292 (61.0 %)
Asian
80 (16.7 %)
Two or More
62 (12.9 %)
Black
24 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.2 %)
American Indian
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:	Okemos Public Schools
Phone:	(517)706-5100
Website:	http://www.okemosk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 87

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 94