BENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bennington Elementary School, located in Bennington, Nebraska, serves as a foundational institution within the Bennington Public Schools district. Situated in a growing suburban community just northwest of Omaha, the school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school plays a central role in the local neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to high educational standards and strong community involvement.

As part of a district experiencing rapid development, Bennington Elementary benefits from modern facilities and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in the 21st century. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create an inclusive atmosphere. With its focus on rigorous instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages personal growth and a lifelong love of learning among its young students.

403

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENNINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
360 (89.3 %)
Two or More
19 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.5 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
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:	BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)238-2690
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 73