- BENTON ELEM. reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH ELEM. (90 vs. 33).
- BENTON ELEM. reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH ELEM. (344.7:1 vs. 303:1).
- BENTON ELEM. reported a higher violent incidents than SOUTH ELEM. (14 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BENTON ELEM. reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH ELEM. (90 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SOUTH ELEM. reported a higher gifted & talented than BENTON ELEM. (6 vs. 4).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
BENTON ELEM. reported a higher violent incidents than SOUTH ELEM. (14 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BENTON ELEM. reported a higher students per counselor than SOUTH ELEM. (344.7:1 vs. 303:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
BENTON ELEM.
$10,445.17
SOUTH ELEM.
$10,445.17
Local revenue share
BENTON ELEM.
40.5%
SOUTH ELEM.
40.5%
State revenue share
BENTON ELEM.
40.1%
SOUTH ELEM.
40.1%
Federal revenue share
BENTON ELEM.
19.4%
SOUTH ELEM.
19.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BENTON ELEM.
16.1%
SOUTH ELEM.
16.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Newton County
$64,583
Newton County
$64,583
Poverty rate
Newton County
13.4%
Newton County
13.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Newton County
23%
Newton County
23%
Unemployment rate
Newton County
3.7%
Newton County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.