Top Rankings
Kelso C-7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 199 students in Kelso C-7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Kelso C-7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,458 Schools
# Students
199 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kelso C-7 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
98%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,372 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,377
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,372
$14,009
Best Kelso C-7 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District manages 1 public schools serving 199 students.
What is the rank of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District is ranked #28 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso C-7 School District?
98% of Kelso C-7 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kelso C-7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,372 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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