Enrollment
176
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nevada, MO
Benton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Benton Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292184001211
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Benton Elem. has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem. ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Nevada, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benton Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benton Elem.
Benton Elem. is a mid-sized elementary school in Nevada, Missouri, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Nevada R-V spends $10,008 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nevada R-V also operates Nevada High (754 students) and Truman Elem. (512 students) alongside Benton Elem..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benton Elem. compares
Benton Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada R-V, which includes Benton Elem..
$10,008
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 35.2%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benton Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truman Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevada Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elem. | Larger | 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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Benton Elem.
How many students attend Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nevada, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Elem. is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Elem.?
46.0% of students at Benton Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Elem.?
Benton Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benton Elem. rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Benton Elem. ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Nevada, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nevada on the city page.
Is Benton Elem. a good school?
Benton Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nevada R-V?
Besides Benton Elem., Nevada R-V also operates Nevada High (754 students), Truman Elem. (512 students), and Nevada Middle (511 students). See the Nevada R-V district page for the complete list.
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