Average
#972 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 44% in state
Benton Elem.
Elementary School · Marshall · Marshall, MO
A Marshall elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
467 S ELLSWORTH, Marshall, MO 65340
- Math 25% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benton Elem. score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Benton Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,163/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,534
Median home value
$151,700
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 3–4 | 0.6 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Prairie View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marshall
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benton Elem. is listed in MARSHALL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benton Elem.
Benton Elem. is a public elementary school in Marshall, MO, part of Marshall, serving approximately 215 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benton Elem.
What grades does Benton Elem. serve?
Benton Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benton Elem. rank in MO?
Benton Elem. ranks #972 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Benton Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Benton Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benton Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benton Elem. has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Benton Elem. a charter school?
No, Benton Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benton Elem. a Title I school?
No, Benton Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benton Elem.?
61.9% of students at Benton Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (660) 886-3993
- Area population (ZIP 65340)
- 15,977
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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