public elementary School
    KELSO C-7

    KELSO ELEM. in BENTON, Missouri

    820 STATE HWY A, BENTON, MO 63736
    Enrollment

    191

    Grades

    -1-8

    Ratio

    14.7:1

    District

    KELSO C-7

    (573)545-3357
    🦦37
    Fair1/5 metrics
    🦦37
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Fair

    B
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About KELSO ELEM.

    KELSO ELEM. is a public elementary school located in BENTON, Missouri. The school serves grades -1-8 and has a total enrollment of 191 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, KELSO ELEM. provides smaller class sizes than the national average.

    About KELSO ELEM.

    KELSO ELEM. is a well-regarded public elementary school located in BENTON, MO. Serving grades -1-8 with an enrollment of 191 students, the school is part of the KELSO C-7. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, KELSO ELEM. offers smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention.

    Academic Performance

    Students at KELSO ELEM. perform below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 0%, reading at 0%, and science at 0%. The school is actively working to close achievement gaps through targeted intervention programs and additional support resources.

    Community & Diversity

    KELSO ELEM. serves a community where 25.13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Located in BENTON, MO, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing KELSO ELEM. gain access to the broader resources of the KELSO C-7.

    DistrictKELSO C-7
    Typepublic
    Address820 STATE HWY A
    Phone(573)545-3357
    Free/Reduced Lunch25.13%
    NCES ID291647000895

    Academics

    Test Scores

    Math ProficiencyN/A
    Reading ProficiencyN/A
    Science ProficiencyN/A

    Percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments. Source: Missouri Department of Education, 2025–2026.

    Students

    A+

    Demographics

    Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2025–2026.

    Student Body

    Total Enrollment
    191
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    14.7:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    25.13%

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    School District

    KELSO C-7
    Grade: Ungraded1 schools191 students

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for KELSO ELEM.?

    KELSO ELEM. has an Otter Score of 37/100, rated "Fair". The Otter Score combines test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, student-teacher ratio, and AP course availability into a single 0-100 composite rating.

    What grades does KELSO ELEM. serve?

    KELSO ELEM. serves grades -1-8 with a total enrollment of 191 students. It is a public elementary school in BENTON, Missouri.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at KELSO ELEM.?

    KELSO ELEM. has a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. This is better than the national average of approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is KELSO ELEM.?

    The student body at KELSO ELEM. is . The school earns a diversity grade of A+.

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    Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Missouri Department of Education. Updated for the 2025–2026 school year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with KELSO ELEM. or KELSO C-7.