Carl O Benner Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
67%
14%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carl O Benner Elementary School?
326 students attend Carl O Benner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Carl O Benner Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What grades does Carl O Benner Elementary School offer ?
Carl O Benner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl O Benner Elementary School part of?
Carl O Benner Elementary School is part of Coatesville Area School District.
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