- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, MO
Scott Co. Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Scott Co. Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290489000058
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Co. Elem. earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Co. Elem. has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Co. Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Benton, MO.
School address
District: Scott Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290489000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Scott Co. Elem. held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 290489000058 · Benton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 15.2:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas W. Kelly High (297 students)
Scott Co. Elem. held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Scott Co. Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scott Co. Elem.
410 students
- Thomas W. Kell
Thomas W. Kelly High
297 students
- Scott Co. Midd
Scott Co. Middle
195 students
What this shows Scott Co. Elem. reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Co. Elem. compares
Scott Co. 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,798
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Scott Co. Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott Co. R-Iv reports $10,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Co. Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas W. Kelly High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Co. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Co. Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Co. Elem.
How many students attend Scott Co. Elem.?
Scott Co. Elem. has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Co. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Co. Elem. is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Co. Elem.?
44.0% of students at Scott Co. Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Co. Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Scott Co. Elem. is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Benton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Co. Elem.?
Scott Co. Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Scott Co. Elem. rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Co. Elem. ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Benton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott Co. R-Iv?
Besides Scott Co. Elem., Scott Co. R-Iv also operates Thomas W. Kelly High (297 students) and Scott Co. Middle (195 students). See the Scott Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.