Benton Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Benton Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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 higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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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