Kelso Elem.
#108 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#6884 of 50,301 nationally
About Kelso Elem.
Kelso Elem. is a public elementary located in Benton, in the Kelso C-7 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 199 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 108th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 199.
There are 4 schools in Benton; Kelso Elem. ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kelso Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kelso Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oran Elementary School
Oran · Public elementary · Grades K–6
139 students · 7.3 km away
Oran High School
Oran · Public high · Grades 7–12
165 students · 7.3 km away
Chaffee Elem.
Chaffee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students · 8.9 km away
Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High
Chaffee · Public high · Grades 7–12
269 students · 9.3 km away
Scott City Elem.
Scott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
282 students · 10 km away
Scott City High
Scott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
268 students · 10 km away
Scott City Middle
Scott City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
223 students · 10 km away
Scott Co. Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 13 km away
Thomas W. Kelly High
Benton · Public high · Grades 9–12
297 students · 13 km away
Scott Co. Middle
Benton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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199 students
Hudson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
199 students
Benton Elem.
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
200 students
Caledonia Elem.
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students
Red Bridge Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
201 students
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kelso Elem. a good school?
Kelso Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #108 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kelso Elem. rank in Missouri?
Kelso Elem. ranks #108 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #6884 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kelso Elem.?
Kelso Elem. had 199 students in 2025.
Is Kelso Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Kelso Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kelso Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kelso Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.