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Thomas Benton Elementary School

1410 Hinkson Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Benton 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Thomas Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thomas Benton Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
216 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thomas Benton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Benton Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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)
#1722 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Benton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thomas 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
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Asian
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2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thomas 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
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thomas 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 Thomas Benton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas 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
99%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas 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 (15-16)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Benton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 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
What is Thomas Benton Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Benton Elementary School is ranked #1722 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Thomas Benton Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Benton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliot Battle Elementary School, West Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Thomas Benton Elementary School?
216 students attend Thomas Benton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Thomas Benton Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Benton Elementary School?
Thomas Benton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Benton Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Benton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Benton Elementary School part of?
Thomas Benton Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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