What grades does L R Appleman El Sch serve?

L R Appleman El Sch is a Primary school serving students in Benton, PA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is L R Appleman El Sch located?

L R Appleman El Sch is located at Benton, PA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at L R Appleman El Sch?

L R Appleman El Sch has a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What schools are in Benton, PA?

Benton, PA is served by the local school district. L R Appleman El Sch is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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L R Appleman El Sch — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Benton, Pennsylvania|Benton Area SD

Benton, PA 17814

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Aug

Tue

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day- No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Committee of the Whole/Special MeetingEvent

Sep

Mon

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Sep

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

307

Student:Teacher

9.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Benton Area SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.0%

Phone

(570)925-6971

School 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

6 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1

Better than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

336

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

33.73

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.34

Social Workers

0.34

Nurses

0.34

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,360

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,589

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,134

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 44%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$238,698

+4.1% 1yr+17.2% 5yr

Bloomsburg, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.8%

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

143

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

136

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

44%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

54 (40%)

Other Health Impairment

21 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

20 (15%)

Autism

15 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

11 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

11 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

308

Current enrollment

Declining(-18% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day- No School

Holiday

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day- No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Policy Committee Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Finance Committee Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Committee of the Whole/Special Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Last Day of Marking Period 1	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Reorganization/Monthly Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Professional Development- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 2	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30-6:30- No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day- No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Musical	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Last Day of Marking Period 3	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Act 80 Day- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day- No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School- Dismissal at 10:00	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Graduation	Event	—