- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton, MO
Thomas W. Kelly High
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W. Kelly High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290489000059
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas W. Kelly High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas W. Kelly High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Kelly High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Benton, MO.
School address
District: Scott Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290489000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Thomas W. Kelly High held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 290489000059 · Benton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 12.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott Co. Elem. (410 students)
Thomas W. Kelly High held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Thomas W. Kelly High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott Co. Elem
Scott Co. Elem.
410 students
- This school
Thomas W. Kelly High
297 students
- Scott Co. Midd
Scott Co. Middle
195 students
What this shows Thomas W. Kelly High reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas W. Kelly High compares
Thomas W. Kelly High 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Thomas W. Kelly High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Thomas W. Kelly High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Co. Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Co. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas W. Kelly High'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 high 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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W. Kelly High
How many students attend Thomas W. Kelly High?
Thomas W. Kelly High has 297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Kelly High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Kelly High is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas W. Kelly High?
33.9% of students at Thomas W. Kelly High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W. Kelly High?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W. Kelly High is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Benton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W. Kelly High?
Thomas W. Kelly High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Thomas W. Kelly High rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Kelly High ranks #4 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 Thomas W. Kelly High, Scott Co. R-Iv also operates Scott Co. Elem. (410 students) and Scott Co. Middle (195 students). See the Scott Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.