Benton Elementary School

467 S Ellsworth
Marshall, MO 65340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 215 students in grades 3-4, 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Benton Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
215 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Benton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 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 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1840 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
30%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Benton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
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 #1840 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
215 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
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 3-4
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
Benton Elementary School is part of Marshall School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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