- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neosho, MO
Benton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292181001203
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Neosho · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Elem. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, MO.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181001203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Benton Elem. grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 292181001203 · Neosho, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.5:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho High (1,530 students)
Benton Elem. grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 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
- Neosho High
Neosho High
1,530 students
- Neosho Jr. Hig
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- Middle Sch.
Middle Sch.
702 students
- George Washing 591
George Washington Carver Elem.
591 students
- This school 523
Benton Elem.
523 students
- South Elem. 285
South Elem.
285 students
What this shows Benton Elem. reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Elem. compares
Benton Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,445
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Benton Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neosho Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Elem.
How many students attend Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neosho, MO. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Elem.?
56.0% 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 50.9% of enrollment, in Neosho, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Neosho?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, 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 Neosho on the city page.
What other schools are in Neosho School District?
Besides Benton Elem., Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students), Neosho Jr. High (753 students), and Middle Sch. (702 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.