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Jonathan Elementary School

PublicGrades -1–5
Benton, Kentucky · Marshall County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students241
Student:Teacher14.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 386
241
Total Enrollment
State avg: 63%
78%+15.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Jonathan Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Benton, Kentucky. The school enrolls 241 students. It is part of the Marshall County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kentucky state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
241 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMarshall County
County21157
CityBenton
ZIP42025
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID210381000975

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment241
White86.7%
Hispanic / Latino7.5%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
86.7%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg63%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)