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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Independence 30

Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School is located in Independence, MO and is one of 19 elementary schools in Independence 30 School District. It is a public school that serves 426 students in grades PK-5.

Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Missouri in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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429 South Leslie, Independence, MO 64050

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Independence 30

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 426

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Missouri had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

68%

Hispanic

16%

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

Independence 30 District Spending

$10,004Per Pupil

The Independence 30 spends $10,004 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Independence 30 District

18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Missouri average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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