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

397 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Leslie Hochsprung

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 26	Full Time Teachers 26
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

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
White 49.4%	Hispanic 23.2%
Black 16.9%	Two or more races 9.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%	Asian or 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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Median Lot Size

8,494 Sq Ft

% Renters

58%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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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 397 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% 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 $168,858. Discover additional schools in the area, like Truman High School, William Chrisman High School, Independence Academy, 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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