Total enrollment
1,101
-5 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Benton
Missouri · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in Missouri, 4 sit inside Benton city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,101 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Benton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELSO ELEM. | Elementary | PK-08 | 199 |
| SCOTT CO. ELEM. | Elementary | PK-05 | 410 |
| SCOTT CO. MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 195 |
| THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH | High | 09-12 | 297 |
About Benton
Benton is a thinly populated Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,101 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Benton is around 275 students, 28% meaningfully below the Missouri average of about 382.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,101 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,106 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Benton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.