Benton Community Schools

District Information

2011-12 School Year

Attendance Centers: There are 5 centers in the district.

Atkins Elementary Center PK-4

Keystone Elementary Center 3-6

Norway Elementary Center PK-6

Van Horne Elementary Center PK-2

Middle / High School Center 7-12

Communities Served: Atkins

Blairstown

Elberon

Keystone

Newhall

Norway

Van Horne

Watkins

Square Miles: 330 square miles encompassing southern Benton County and portions of Iowa and Tama County

Student Headcount Enrollment: 1480 students

Budget Enrollment : Taken October 1, 2011

Certified Staff: 115 teachers / 8 administrators 　

Student/Certified Staff Ratio: 12.9 students / 1

Elementary Class Size Average: 17.8 students per teacher

Mission Statement:

Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning

District Core Values / Beliefs:

Educational Excellence

Caring / Belonging Environment

Continuous Growth

Team Work

Student Standards:

Creative Problem Solvers

Cooperative Contributors

Complex Thinkers

Self-Directed Learners

Responsible Citizens

Effective Communicators