A
Very Good
86/100

Circle Benton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 350 S Kansas St, Benton, KS 67017
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 84th percentile in Kansas
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
276
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%84/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.52 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+14 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%47%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading +9 pts, math +12 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 350 S Kansas St
City Benton
ZIP Code 67017
District 2012300
NCES School ID 201230000802
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 67017

Understanding the community around Circle Benton Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,159
Per Capita Income $41,499
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $211,800
Median Rent $1,054
Owner-Occupied 89.0%
Renter-Occupied 11.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Circle Benton Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.0%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Black 1.5%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 276
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Circle Benton Elementary?
Circle Benton Elementary has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Circle Benton Elementary?
Circle Benton Elementary has 276 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Circle Benton Elementary serve?
Circle Benton Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Circle Benton Elementary receive per student?
Circle Benton Elementary receives $16,077 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Circle Benton Elementary in 67017 ▼
Avg Home Value
$340,719
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,206
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
11.0%

Other Schools in 67017

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026