Excellent
#208 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Kelso Elem.
Elementary School · Kelso C-7 · Benton, MO
A Kelso C-7 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
820 STATE HWY A, Benton, MO 63736
- Math 60% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kelso Elem. score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
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.
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Where Kelso 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,045
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Denis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Guardian Angel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Oran Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 131 | 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.
Kelso C-7
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kelso Elem. is listed in KELSO C-7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kelso Elem.
Kelso Elem. is a public elementary school in Benton, MO, part of Kelso C-7, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelso Elem.
What grades does Kelso Elem. serve?
Kelso Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Kelso Elem.?
Kelso Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelso Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelso Elem. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kelso Elem. rank in MO?
Kelso Elem. ranks #208 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kelso Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Kelso Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Kelso Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelso Elem. has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kelso Elem. a charter school?
No, Kelso Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kelso Elem. a Title I school?
No, Kelso Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelso Elem.?
23.3% of students at Kelso 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (573) 545-3357
- Area population (ZIP 63736)
- 3,342
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 / EdFacts · 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 63736; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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