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Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
429 S Leslie, Independence, MO 64050 · (816) 521-5390 · Part of Independence 30 School District
Students
401
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 45.2%
Location
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429 S Leslie, Independence
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten59
Grade 167
Grade 266
Grade 358
Grade 474
Grade 557
Enrollment over time
422’20
405’21
397’22
397’23
401’24
Down 5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 44%Hispanic 27%Black 18%Two or more races 10%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.