Serving 420 students in grades 2-3, R E Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chehalis School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend R E Bennett Elementary School?
420 students attend R E Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of R E Bennett Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R E Bennett Elementary School?
R E Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does R E Bennett Elementary School offer ?
R E Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is R E Bennett Elementary School part of?
R E Bennett Elementary School is part of Chehalis School District.
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