BENTON ELEM.

BENTON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MARSHALL school district, located in MARSHALL, MO with about 225 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, BENTON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benton Elementary School, located at 467 S. Ellsworth in Marshall, Missouri, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Marshall Public Schools district. As an elementary school, it focuses on foundational education, typically catering to students in the early grades by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, providing a structured environment designed to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Marshall, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-based education. Like other schools in the Marshall Public Schools system, Benton Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating extracurricular activities and supportive programs to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its presence in Marshall highlights the district's effort to maintain local neighborhood schools that prioritize student engagement and community involvement.

For more information, contact BENTON ELEM. at (660) 886-3993 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.