Bennion Elementary School

Colorful red horizontal stripes complement a colorful playground at M Lynn Bennion School in Central Salt Lake.

Bennion Elementary School is spelled out in black metal letters on the school.

A basketball court at Bennion Elementary School helps students stay active.

Benches are placed around a bright playground at Bennion Elementary School.

Bennion Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

429 800 E, Salt Lake City, UT

East Central Neighborhood

Salt Lake School District

174 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
7.5%

Reading Proficiency
12%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

12%

Math Proficiency

7.5%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 10	Full Time Teachers 10
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.8%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

164:1

Student Diversity

Male 52%	Female 48%
Hispanic 43.4%	White 25.1%
Black 10.9%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 5.7%	Two or more races 5.1%
Native American 4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/12/2021

I can see the 5 star reviews posted here are written by a teacher. The language and clean writing is clearly by someone who has education. Too bad the students don't get high level of education.

5.0 parent

4/17/2019

My children have had a wonderful experience at Bennion. They look forward to going to school each day. They have learned a tremendous amount, are doing great in school and have made many great friends.

5.0 parent

3/20/2019

I don’t know where the dated negative reviews come from, but this school is amazing! A eclectic mix of students from all sorts of ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Faculty is well adapted at integrating kids regardless of their upbringings and capabilities, and the thriving culture of acce...

5.0 parent

3/20/2019

My daughter has attended Bennion for 4 years now, she started there in Pre-K and is now nearing the end of 2nd grade. She has learned more than just a basic education, she has learned how to make friends who are different from her, she has learned to show compassion to those who may not learn the sa...

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Bennion Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Salt Lake City, UT and is served by the Salt Lake School District in Utah. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 174 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Bennion Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C. The average home value in this area is $657,093. Discover additional schools in the area, like City Academy, Bryant Middle School, Madeleine Choir School, and more. Learn more about what Salt Lake City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bennion Elementary School.

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