Kelso Elem.
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8 ASchool Grade
Part of Kelso C-7 School District
820 State Hwy A, Benton, MO 63736 · (573) 545-3357
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Academic performance
Math proficiency57%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 45.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
199Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
19%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K16
Kindergarten20
Grade 125
Grade 223
Grade 314
Grade 424
Grade 521
Grade 617
Grade 720
Grade 819
Students
White · 98%195
Black · 2%3
Two or more races · 1%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
152’20
160’21
191’22
210’23
199’24
Location
820 State Hwy A Benton
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.