Benton Elementary School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Should you attend Benton Elementary School or George Washington Carver 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
George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 551 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
505 students
551 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#360 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
116
120
Grade 1 Students
107
118
Grade 2 Students
86
108
Grade 3 Students
110
103
Grade 4 Students
86
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
26%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
53%
80%
% Hawaiian
11%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
