- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Benton Elem. held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 292184001211 · Nevada, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Nevada High (754 students)
Benton Elem. held near 173 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.5 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
- Nevada High
Nevada High
754 students
- Truman Elem.
Truman Elem.
512 students
- Nevada Middle
Nevada Middle
511 students
- Bryan Elem.
Bryan Elem.
386 students
- This school 176
Benton Elem.
176 students
What this shows Benton Elem. reports 176 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,960
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
Counselors1.0 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.
Programs
District finance for Nevada R-V reports $10,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~176 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, 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 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.
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.