BENTON ELEM.

www.neoshosd.org

505 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

505

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENTON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	131
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	38
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	55

White
268 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
131 (25.9 %)
Pacific Islander
55 (10.9 %)
Two or More
38 (7.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(417)451-8610
Website:	http://www.neoshosd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 86