Benton Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Benton Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
This chart displays total students of Benton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Benton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benton Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
12%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
85%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
226 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary School offer ?
Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
Benton Elementary School is part of St. Charles R-VI School District.

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