BENTON ELEM.
BENTON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NEOSHO, MO with about 476 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 34 teachers, BENTON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 is a public school located in Neosho, Missouri, serving as part of the Neosho School District. Situated at 1120 Carl Sweeney Parkway, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the local community. As a staple within the Neosho R-5 School District, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social development for its elementary-aged population.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Neosho School District, which focuses on student achievement, character development, and community involvement. Families and community members looking for specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or contact information can find comprehensive resources on the district's official website at [www.neoshosd.org](http://www.neoshosd.org). Through its commitment to excellence, Benton Elementary continues to play a vital role in preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact BENTON ELEM. at (417) 451-8610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEOSHO, MO 64850-7743
(417) 451-8610
http://www.neoshosd.org
BENTON ELEM. is a public Title I school in NEOSHO, MO with about 476 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 476
- Teachers:
- 34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 476 students
- White
- 60.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.