Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Benton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benton Elementary serves the eastern part of the Neosho, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 51 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benton Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benton Elementary School's ranking?
Benton Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Benton Elementary School often compared to?
Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neosho Jr. High School, George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
523 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
Benton Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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