New Paris Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
Should you attend New Paris Elementary School or Benton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Paris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-6, New Paris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
488 students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#193 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
71
Grade 1 Students
63
58
Grade 2 Students
73
63
Grade 3 Students
76
69
Grade 4 Students
65
77
Grade 5 Students
69
72
Grade 6 Students
74
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%