Benton Community School District
42°00′37″N 92°05′10″W / 42.010319°N 92.086204°W
| Benton Community School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| Coordinates | 42.010319, -92.086204 |
| District information | |
| Type | Local school district |
| Motto | Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Pamela Ewell |
| Asst. superintendent(s) | Doug Embray, Dr. James Bieschke |
| Schools | 5 |
| Budget | $29,520,000 (2020-21) |
| NCES District ID | 1904830 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1702 (2022-23) |
| Teachers | 102.96 FTE |
| Staff | 110.13 FTE |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16.53 |
| Athletic conference | WaMaC Conference |
| District mascot | Bobcats |
| Colors | Blue and Yellow |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
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.