Central Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Benton 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
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
159 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1205 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
116
Grade 1 Students
19
107
Grade 2 Students
39
86
Grade 3 Students
41
110
Grade 4 Students
25
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
32%
26%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
39%
53%
% Hawaiian
17%
11%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
13%
