R E BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

R E Bennett Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chehalis School District school district, located in Chehalis, WA with about 420 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 24 teachers, R E Bennett Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

R.E. Bennett Elementary, located in Chehalis, Washington, serves as a vital component of the Chehalis School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically catering to the younger grade levels within the district. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions into the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the Chehalis community, utilizing its location on South Market Boulevard to maintain strong ties with local families and stakeholders. With a focus on student-centered instruction, R.E. Bennett works to provide a balanced curriculum that encourages both personal and intellectual development. Through its commitment to clear communication and active parent involvement, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

For more information, contact R E Bennett Elementary at (360) 807-7220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

233 South Market Blvd
Chehalis, WA 98532-3809
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R E BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chehalis, WA with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
24.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 420 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending R E BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.1%
Hispanic/Latino
20.7%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.