Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School

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Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

429 S Leslie St, Independence, MO

Benton Neighborhood

Independence School District

401 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Leslie Hochsprung

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

328:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.1%	Female 47.9%
White 44.4%	Hispanic 26.7%
Black 18%	Two or more races 10.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

3/13/2025

Not very good with education and not helping people and they need help they just send you on if you're failing your classes that were your not supposed to pass they keep passing you on and passing you on they never help you

2.0 parent

8/11/2015

Always liked this school before, as excited my son would soon be attending here. Today I am considering selling selling my house and moving. I don't think I should being paying taxes for this school so they can determine who can use crosswalk (preschoolers and family only).I think all parents who wa...

5.0 parent

7/30/2015

Great staff at this school they really care for the kids and family's at their school

5.0 parent

1/24/2014

THB is a wonderful educational community for any youth to get a head start over peers from other schools within the district. Ample opportunities for parent involvement, great leadership, friendly and helpful staff. School is located conveniently next door to the Boys & Girls Club. The teachers and...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

15.4%

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Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Independence, MO and is served by the Independence School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $169,983. Discover additional schools in the area, like William Chrisman High School, Independence Academy, Truman High School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School.

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