Benton Elementary School

Although I will say the special education program has helped my kid a lot but the school itself does nothing when it comes to bullies. My kid has been bullied for well over a year, multiple meetings with the school and nothing.

Students in this school district get a wonderful education. Class sizes are small; staff is dedicated and caring. Parents, caregivers, administration, faculty, staff and students care about education and work together to achieve excellence. This district is the best in the area!

A rating of a 10 is absolutely correct for this fine school. The kids are wonderful and of great character. The staff works with each child and cares. The elementary computer lab has brand new computers and annually Smartboards are added. What a wonderful place for our child to learn and attend.

Apathetic teachers, a revolving door of school leadership, widespread bullying, systemic denial of problems and refusal to address them are just some of the reasons we rate this school district as unsatisfactory. Nepotism runs rampant here; a select few families run this district and their children are unruly and untouchable. The test scores and stats tell a very small part of the truth. Our child has since been tested and identified as gifted, and is finally receiving challenging academic instruction - something we requested and were denied at Benton. Technologically and academically in the dark ages with no AP courses and no regular computer access or instruction.

Fantastic academic and social environment! Highest test scores in the area. Incredible elementary staff. Great parent support.