THOMAS BENTON ELEM.
Regular School · COLUMBIA, MO
THOMAS BENTON ELEM. is a regular school school in COLUMBIA, Missouri, serving grades PK–05 with 232 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 96 | 41% |
| White | 88 | 38% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 15% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 14 | 6% |
| Total enrollment | 232 | 131M / 101F |
English Language Learners: 3 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10-14% | 36.9% | 84 |
| Reading Proficiency | 25-29% | 46.6% | 84 |
| Science Proficiency | 21-39% | — | 23 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 232 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1410 HINKSON AVE
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Phone: (573)214-3610
Other Schools in District
- ALPHA HART LEWIS Elementary
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY Elementary
- BLUE RIDGE ELEM. Elementary
- CEDAR RIDGE ELEM. Elementary
- DERBY RIDGE ELEM. Elementary
- ELIOT BATTLE ELEMENTARY Elementary
- Eugene Field Center Elementary
- FAIRVIEW ELEM. Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 65201) → CensusDepth.com
- Missouri population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Missouri teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
290100000313
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD