Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64050 · Independence 30
#919 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#36939 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Thomas Hart Benton Elem. is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Independence 30 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 401 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 919th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 401.
There are 37 schools in Independence; Thomas Hart Benton Elem. ranks 28th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)86.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Thomas Hart Benton Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students · 1.8 km away
William Chrisman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,417 students · 1.9 km away
Bryant Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students · 2.1 km away
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 2.1 km away
Glendale Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 2.3 km away
Ott Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 2.3 km away
Day Treatment
Independence · Public other · Grades K–12
0 students · 2.4 km away
Procter Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 2.4 km away
Truman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students · 3.2 km away
Blackburn Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Hart Benton Elem. a good school?
Thomas Hart Benton Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 32.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #919 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 Thomas Hart Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Thomas Hart Benton Elem. ranks #919 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #36939 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Hart Benton Elem.?
Thomas Hart Benton Elem. had 401 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Hart Benton Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Hart Benton Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Hart Benton Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Hart Benton Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.