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Thomas Benton Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1410 Hinkson Ave, Columbia, MO 65201 · (573) 214-3610 · Part of Columbia 93 School District
Students
232
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Thomas Benton Elem.
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.6% since 2020
- Next stop for McBaine kids: 7 middle schools
On the path
Where McBaine kids come from and go next.
PK–5Thomas Benton Elem.You are here
6–87 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 45.2%
Location
Directions ↗
1410 Hinkson Ave, Columbia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten40
Grade 131
Grade 239
Grade 342
Grade 438
Grade 542
Enrollment over time
206’20
221’21
216’22
216’23
232’24
Up 12.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 41%White 38%Two or more races 15%Hispanic 6%
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.