ELM GROVE ELEM. vs THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 5.7/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, ELM GROVE ELEM. leads at 52.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
ELM GROVE ELEM.
Independence, MO
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
320 students
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
Independence, MO
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
397 students
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| Metric | ELM GROVE ELEM. | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.7% | 88.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| State Rank | #1,641 of 2,221 | #1,433 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 36th |
Test Scores
| Subject | ELM GROVE ELEM. | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 31.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | ELM GROVE ELEM. | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 4th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 320 | 397 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.7% | 88.4% |
| District | FORT OSAGE R-I | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
| City | Independence | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Independence (64056) | Independence (64050) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,696 | $46,561 |
| Median Home Value | $176,400 | $137,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,290 | $915 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.6% | 15.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 24 min |