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Kelso Elementary School vs. Scott City Elementary School

Should you attend Kelso Elementary School or Scott City Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kelso Elementary School
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
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10/
10
Top 10%
Scott City Elementary School
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Kelso Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kelso Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Scott City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
210 students
300 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kelso Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kelso Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott City Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kelso Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott City Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kelso Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kelso C-7 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott City Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scott City R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#193 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
#1725 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kelso Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott City Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelso Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kelso C-7 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelso Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kelso C-7 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kelso Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kelso C-7 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kelso Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scott City Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
26
57
Grade 1 Students
25
55
Grade 2 Students
15
53
Grade 3 Students
24
61
Grade 4 Students
23
54
Grade 5 Students
18
-
Grade 6 Students
21
-
Grade 7 Students
22
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kelso Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kelso C-7 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kelso Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kelso C-7 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
98%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kelso Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kelso C-7 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kelso Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kelso C-7 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scott City R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kelso Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kelso C-7 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kelso Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kelso C-7 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kelso Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kelso C-7 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scott City R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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