Benton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or Central 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
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:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 505 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 159 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 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
505 students
159 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1692 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
116
35
Grade 1 Students
107
19
Grade 2 Students
86
39
Grade 3 Students
110
41
Grade 4 Students
86
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
32%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
53%
39%
% Hawaiian
11%
17%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
18%
