Very Good
#607 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Thomas Benton Elem.
Elementary School · Columbia 93 · Columbia, MO
A Columbia 93 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1410 HINKSON AVE, Columbia, MO 65201
- Math 30% vs MO 45% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs MO 49% (2024)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Benton Elem. score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thomas 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$46,177
Median home value
$229,300
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
32.5%
Poverty rate
35%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's School at Stephens CPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Windsor Street Montessori SchlPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Locust St Expressive Arts ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of Columbia-missouriPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 47 | 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.
Columbia 93
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #13 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Benton Elem. is listed in COLUMBIA 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Benton Elem.
Thomas Benton Elem. is a public elementary school in Columbia, MO, part of Columbia 93, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Benton Elem.
What grades does Thomas Benton Elem. serve?
Thomas Benton Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Benton Elem.?
Thomas Benton Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Benton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Benton Elem. is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Benton Elem. rank in MO?
Thomas Benton Elem. ranks #607 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Thomas Benton Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Benton Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Thomas Benton Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Benton Elem. has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Benton Elem. a charter school?
No, Thomas Benton Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Benton Elem. a Title I school?
No, Thomas Benton Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Benton Elem.?
100.0% of students at Thomas 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3610
- Area population (ZIP 65201)
- 49,811
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 23.1
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES 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 65201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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