Thomas Benton Elementary School vs. West Blvd. Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Benton Elementary School or West Blvd. Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
West Blvd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Benton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Blvd. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
232 students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1746 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1662 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
40
53
Grade 1 Students
31
51
Grade 2 Students
39
58
Grade 3 Students
42
54
Grade 4 Students
38
48
Grade 5 Students
42
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
41%
38%
% White
38%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%