BENTON ELEM.

NEVADA R-V
500 E VERNON ST
NEVADA, MO 64772
176 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 2nd
School Overview
Benton Elementary School is a public primary school located in Nevada, Missouri, serving as part of the Nevada R-V School District. Situated on East Vernon Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young students within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for their future educational transitions.

As a community-centered institution, Benton Elementary utilizes the district’s resources to foster a supportive learning environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with personal development. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and administrative updates through the official Nevada R-V School District website at [www.nevada.k12.mo.us](http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us).
176
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    161 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NEVADA R-V
Phone: (417)448-2070
Website: http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 2nd - 2nd
Total Students: 176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Grade 2 176
Gender Ratio
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