South Marshall Elementary School

155 Sid Darnell Road
Benton, KY 42025

289 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Marshall Elementary School, located on Sid Darnell Road in Benton, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution within the Marshall County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement for children in the local community. By focusing on foundational skills and collaborative classroom experiences, the faculty and staff aim to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, South Marshall Elementary is often recognized for its role in the close-knit Benton community, acting as a hub for both educational and extracurricular activities. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators and families to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met. With its focus on creating a positive school culture, South Marshall Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity in its young learners.

289

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Marshall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	10
Two or More	6

White
273 (94.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.5 %)
Two or More
6 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marshall County
Phone:	(270)527-1581
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 40