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Benton Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
215 Schoolhouse Hill RD, Benton, TN 37307 · (423) 299-0090 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
421
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Benton Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Tennessee’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 22.7% since 2020
- Next stop for Ocoee kids: Chilhowee Middle School
On the path
Where Ocoee kids come from and go next.
PK–5Benton ElementaryYou are here
7–8Chilhowee Middle Schoolin Benton
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 27%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 29.5%
Location
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215 Schoolhouse Hill RD, Benton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K27
Kindergarten69
Grade 175
Grade 266
Grade 357
Grade 471
Grade 556
Enrollment over time
343’20
380’21
370’22
395’23
421’24
Up 22.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 92%Hispanic 5%Black 2%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.