Located on the west side of Allen Park, directly adjacent to Allen Park High School, Bennie Elementary school is one of three public elementary schools in the Allen Park Public Schools district. The school enrolls nearly 500 students, with one classroom of kindergarteners and three classrooms of each grade level from kindergarten to grade five. The school employs 24 fully certified full-time teachers, allowing for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19-to-1.
A typical school day for Bennie Elementary students includes a well-rounded curriculum of core subjects in addition to extras including physical education, media tech, music and art. The school houses a large cafeteria, gym, media center and library as well as a computer lab. There is plenty of outdoor space for exercise and play, with grassy sports fields, playgrounds and a garden-bordered courtyard. The mission statement of Bennie Elementary School sums up the basic tenets of the school, stating, "The Bennie School community teaches respect, responsibility, safety, and kindness to develop lifelong learners."
Bennie Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
17401 Champaign Rd,
Allen Park, MI
Allen Park Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Sara Metzger
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
78.9%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
4.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/6/2016
My daughter just started her first school yr here at Bennie in Sept. She is in 2nd grade & I could not be more pleased with everything I have seen. Her teacher is wonderful. I really could not ask for a better one. She gave me her phone number to call her anytime if I needed to. And the secretary &...
6/2/2011
The office secretary is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Whatever she is being paid is not enough!
6/1/2011
I agree AVOID THIS SCHOOL! My child has not been suffering from bullies from other students but rather from a teacher. My child and a few others who have been called names such as FAT, IDIOT and PIG... Even told it sucked for them that the rest of the class was coming in for lunch and they was left...
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List Price Range
$150K - $417K
Homes For Sale
29
Average Home Value
$232,800
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
16%
Average Household Income
$93,176
% of College Grads
28.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,355 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
John F Kennedy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Humpty Dumpty Tot Lot
- Playground
Pretty Family Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Champaign Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Garfield Ave Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Cunningham Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Sudman Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Bennie Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Allen Park, MI, in the Allen Park neighborhood, and is served by the Allen Park Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 506 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Bennie Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $232,800. Discover additional schools in the area, like Allen Park High School, Lincoln Park High School, Edsel Ford High School, and more. Learn more about what Allen Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bennie Elementary School.