How do these schools compare?
| Metric | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | INDEPENDENCE, MO | INDEPENDENCE, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 401 | 1,417 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.0% | 52.6% |
| 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 | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,029 | $16,029 |
| District | INDEPENDENCE 30 | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.4% | 53.1% |
| African American | 18.0% | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.7% | 18.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 11.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 401:1 | 354.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 302 |
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.