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Kelso Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
820 State Hwy A, Benton, MO 63736 · (573) 545-3357 · Part of Kelso C-7 School District
Students
199
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Kelso Elem.
- School Grade A: near the top of Missouri’s public schools
- Math proficiency 22 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 30.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 45.2%
Location
Directions ↗
820 State Hwy A, Benton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K16
Kindergarten20
Grade 125
Grade 223
Grade 314
Grade 424
Grade 521
Grade 617
Grade 720
Grade 819
Enrollment over time
152’20
160’21
191’22
210’23
199’24
Up 30.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 98%Black 2%Two or more races <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.