How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BENTON HIGH | OAK GROVE ELEM |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ST JOSEPH, MO | St. Joseph, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 682 | 502 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.3% | 38.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BENTON HIGH | OAK GROVE ELEM |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,485 | $13,485 |
| District | ST. JOSEPH | ST. JOSEPH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BENTON HIGH | OAK GROVE ELEM |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 60.6% |
| African American | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 7.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BENTON HIGH | OAK GROVE ELEM |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 227.3:1 | 502:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.6% | 12.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 111 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.