Benton Community School District

42°00′37″N 92°05′10″W / 42.010319°N 92.086204°W / 42.010319; -92.086204

Benton Community School District
Location
Benton, Iowa and Tama counties
United States
Coordinates42.010319, -92.086204
District information
TypeLocal school district
MottoQuality Education for a Lifetime of Learning
GradesK-12
SuperintendentDr. Pamela Ewell
Asst. superintendent(s)Doug Embray, Dr. James Bieschke
Schools5
Budget$29,520,000 (2020-21)
NCES District ID1904830
Students and staff
Students1702 (2022-23)
Teachers102.96 FTE
Staff110.13 FTE
Student–teacher ratio16.53
Athletic conferenceWaMaC Conference
District mascotBobcats
ColorsBlue and Yellow    
Other information
Websitewww.benton.k12.ia.us

The Benton Community School District, or Benton Community, is a rural public school district headquartered in Van Horne, Iowa.

The district is mostly in Benton County with portions in Iowa and Tama counties. It comprises seven rural municipalities: Van Horne, Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, and Norway. It also serves Watkins; additional students come from Marengo, and Garrison.

Dr. Pamela Ewell was hired as superintendent in 2019, after previous positions as superintendent at Mount Vernon and Van Buren County Schools.