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
18:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
44%
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Math Proficiency
34%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
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Full Time Teachers
28
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
51.1%
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Female
48.9%
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White
75.8%
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Hispanic
15.5%
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Black
4.1%
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Two or more races
2.6%
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Asian
1.6%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/10/2026
child went to this school from kindergarten to 5th to the ap middle and it sucked the teachers were not constant they were rude etc sarcastic social worker bulled by kids there i would not recommend this school
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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Additional Schools in the Area
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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 513 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Bennie Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $236,139. 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.