Enrollment
410
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott Co. Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott Co. Elem.
Scott Co. Elem. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Benton, Missouri, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.0% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 137 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Scott Co. R-Iv spends $10,095 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Scott Co. R-Iv also operates Thomas W. Kelly High (297 students) and Scott Co. Middle (195 students) alongside Scott Co. 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 Scott Co. Elem. compares
Scott Co. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,095
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott Co. R-Iv, which includes Scott Co. Elem..
$10,095
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 37.3%
Federal 21.3%
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 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
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Benton on the city page.
Is Scott Co. Elem. a good school?
Scott Co. Elem. earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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