Overview
KELSO ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in BENTON, Missouri. The school enrolls 199 students. It is part of the KELSO C-7 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)
Intimate school community
199 students — small for a US elementary school
Ключови факти
SectorPublic
Тип на училище —
Ниво Ниво Elementary
Grade Span-1–8
Районът KELSO C-7
County29201
Град Град BENTON
ZIP63736
Чартър училище No
Магнитна школа No
Заглавие INo
NCES School ID291647000895
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment199
White98.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %19%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)