Kelso Elementary School

820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kelso Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kelso Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Kelso Elementary School's student population of 160 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
160 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Kelso Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelso Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#169 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelso Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelso Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
96%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Kelso Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kelso Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kelso Elementary School's ranking?
Kelso Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kelso Elementary School often compared to?
Kelso Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Kelso Elementary School?
160 students attend Kelso Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kelso Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelso Elementary School?
Kelso Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelso Elementary School offer ?
Kelso Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kelso Elementary School part of?
Kelso Elementary School is part of Kelso C-7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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