PAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
L R Appleman El Sch — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Benton, Pennsylvania|Benton Area SD
Benton, PA 17814
School Profile
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
307
Student:Teacher
9.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Benton Area SDEcon. Disadvantaged
99.0%
Phone
(570)925-6971School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
54%
43th percentile in PA
Math Proficiency
35%
49th percentile in PA
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1
Better than average in PADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,360
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 44%Local 50%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$238,698
+4.1% YoY
Bloomsburg, PA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
308
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about L R Appleman El Sch
L R Appleman El Sch currently enrolls 307 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.
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