THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.

www.isdschools.org

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, and serves as part of the Independence School District. Named after the famed 19th-century U.S. Senator from Missouri, the school is situated in a central residential area of the city. It functions as a foundational institution within the community, focusing on providing primary education to local students while adhering to the broader academic standards and initiatives set forth by the Independence School District.

As a member of the Independence School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, social-emotional development, and building a supportive learning environment. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources to prepare elementary-age children for future academic success. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [isdschools.org](http://www.isdschools.org).

397

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	92
Black	67
Asian	1
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

White
196 (49.4 %)
Hispanic
92 (23.2 %)
Black
67 (16.9 %)
Two or More
39 (9.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5390
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 23

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	50.6%
Male	196	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)