Benton Elem. vs Kelso Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 386 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elem.
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
200 students
Kelso Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
| Measure | Benton Elem. Marshall, Missouri | Kelso Elem. Benton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,159 | #108 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #23520 of 50,301 | #6884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 200 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Marshall | Benton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 52.3).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 58.5%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Benton Elem. is the larger school with 200 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Elem. better than Kelso Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elem. ranks higher (76.7 vs 52.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benton Elem. and Kelso Elem.?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Marshall and Benton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elem.: 200. Kelso Elem.: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elem. and Kelso Elem. rank in Missouri?
Benton Elem. is 612th of 1,159 and Kelso Elem. is 108th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).