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Benton Elementary School

500 E Vernon St
Nevada, MO 64772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Benton Elementary School serves 173 students in grades 2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benton Elementary School's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2
Total Students
173 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Benton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
91%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
173 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benton Elementary School offer ?
Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2
What school district is Benton Elementary School part of?
Benton Elementary School is part of Nevada R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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