- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, MO
Benton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292041001082
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Elem. has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Marshall, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Benton Elem. held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 292041001082 · Marshall, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall Sr. High (827 students)
Benton Elem. held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Benton Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Sr. H
Marshall Sr. High
827 students
- Bueker Middle
Bueker Middle
550 students
- Spainhower Pri
Spainhower Primary School
455 students
- This school 200
Benton Elem.
200 students
- Eastwood Elem. 148
Eastwood Elem.
148 students
- Southeast Elem 121
Southeast Elem.
121 students
What this shows Benton Elem. reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Elem. compares
Benton Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 14.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Benton Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Marshall reports $11,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bueker Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spainhower Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elem.
How many students attend Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, MO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem. is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Elem.?
51.9% of students at Benton Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Benton Elem. is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Marshall, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benton Elem. rank among elementary schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Marshall, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall?
Besides Benton Elem., Marshall also operates Marshall Sr. High (827 students), Bueker Middle (550 students), and Spainhower Primary School (455 students). See the Marshall district page for the complete list.