Top Rankings
Kelso C-7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 210 students in Kelso C-7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Kelso C-7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
210 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kelso C-7 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,829 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,624
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,829
$13,908
Best Kelso C-7 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District manages 1 public schools serving 210 students.
What is the rank of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District is ranked #28 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso C-7 School District?
98% of Kelso C-7 School District students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kelso C-7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,829 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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