Central Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Benton 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
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
147 students
517 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1277 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
123
Grade 1 Students
41
90
Grade 2 Students
38
107
Grade 3 Students
25
82
Grade 4 Students
43
115
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
37%
26%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
35%
55%
% Hawaiian
18%
10%
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%