Benton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Benton Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
517 students
147 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1277 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1574 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
123
-
Grade 1 Students
90
41
Grade 2 Students
107
38
Grade 3 Students
82
25
Grade 4 Students
115
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
26%
37%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
55%
35%
% Hawaiian
10%
18%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%