422 ft
Distance

| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | 48 |
| Kindergarten | 75 |
| Grade 1 | 103 |
| Grade 2 | 69 |
| Grade 3 | 73 |
| Grade 4 | 78 |
| Grade 5 | 94 |
Benton Elementary School is a public school located in Benton, Kentucky. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The school was founded in 1887 and is part of the Marshall County Schools district.
The mission of Benton Elementary School is to provide a safe learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. The faculty and staff strive to create an atmosphere where all children can reach their full potential as learners and citizens.
At Benton Elementary School, teachers use innovative teaching methods such as project-based learning, technology integration, differentiated instruction, and problem-solving activities to engage students in meaningful learning experiences. In addition to core subjects like math, science, language arts/reading, social studies/history, physical education/health classes are also offered at the school.
In addition to academics, there are many extracurricular activities available for students including sports teams (basketball & volleyball), student council meetings & events (such as field trips), clubs (like chess club or robotics club) , art classes (painting & drawing), music lessons (piano & guitar).
Benton Elementary School provides a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and respected while developing skills necessary for success in life beyond elementary school.