麻豆果冻传媒

Benton Elementary School

500 E Vernon St
Nevada, MO 64772
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Benton Elementary School serves 176 students in grades 2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • 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 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2
Total Students
176 students
This chart displays total students of Benton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Benton Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Benton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<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 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
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
91%
69%
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
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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.
0.17
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
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Benton Elementary School?
176 students attend Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benton Elementary School?
Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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.

School Reviews

Review Benton Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Request Information

Quick Links